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The Australian government must take cyber security more seriously

01 Jun 2016

The US and the UK realise the urgent need for serious investment in cybersecurity. So why is the Australian government taking the issue so lightly, ask Greg Austin and Jill Slay.

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Why is Brazil trying to block WhatsApp?

06 May 2016

The debate about online privacy versus the battle against crime was given new life this week with an attempt in Brazil to ban the popular messaging application WhatsApp, writes Jill Slay.

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Cybersphere is the globe’s new battlefront

26 Apr 2016

Malcolm Turnbull’s cyber security strategy will foster a new era of cyber research and innovation, writes Alan Dupont.

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Cyber security: CBA and UNSW confront chronic industry shortage

08 Dec 2015

The Commonwealth Bank and UNSW have announced a $1.6 million, five-year partnership to develop a centre of expertise for cyber security education and research. 

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CBA and UNSW announce cyber security partnership

08 Dec 2015

The Commonwealth Bank and the University of New South Wales have announced a $1.6 million, five-year partnership to develop a centre of expertise for cyber security education and research aimed at boosting the nation’s paucity of quality security engineering expertise.

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Cyber threats at the G20 and why they don’t pose much of a risk

11 Nov 2014

The G20 Leader’s Summit is in many ways a company retreat, and is about as hackable as a dinner party, write Tom Apperley and Robbie Fordyce.

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UNSW students dominate Cyber Security Challenge

09 May 2014

For the second year in a row, UNSW computer science and engineering students have claimed the top three positions in the gruelling 24-hour national Cyber Security Challenge.

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After Lavabit: a brief history of securing email, and failing at it

14 Aug 2013

Vigorous public debate about internet surveillence is crucial if we are to safeguard citizens' rights while meeting the reasonable needs of security agencies, writes Srikumar Venugopal.  

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Cyber attacks much more widespread

29 May 2013

The threat to national security posed by cyber espionage and hacking is real and growing. An essential first step to tackling the issue is greater public disclosure, argues Alan Dupont.

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