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Australia releases comprehensive guide on critical infrastructure asset class definition

Australia releases comprehensive guide on critical infrastructure asset class definition

The Australian Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC) published Friday its critical infrastructure asset class definition guidance, which is applicable to all relevant infrastructural sectors. The outline simplifies obligations for critical infrastructure responsible entities and direct interest holders helping improve…

Cyber threats in Australian healthcare sector face increase in complexity and volume, following global patterns

Cyber threats in Australian healthcare sector face increase in complexity and volume, following global patterns

The Australian healthcare sector experienced an 84 percent increase in reported cyber incidents between 2019 and 2020, with 85 data breaches recorded in the first half of 2021 alone. While financial loss, operational impact, and reputational damage are all costs…

Australia’s CISC publishes risk assessment advisory for healthcare and medical sector

Australia’s CISC publishes risk assessment advisory for healthcare and medical sector

The Australian Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC) released Tuesday the latest risk assessment advisory for critical infrastructure focused on the healthcare and medical sector. The document includes risk in the critical infrastructure context, the ability to determine the criticality…