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Q A: ‘Just be mindful that people are interested in you,’ says Sarah Sloan

Q A: ‘Just be mindful that people are interested in you,’ says Sarah Sloan

Sarah Sloan, Cisco’s head of cyber security policy (APAC), takes Cyber Daily through a new national cyber awareness ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Trump releases US National Cyber Strategy

Trump releases US National Cyber Strategy

Late last week, US President Donald Trump released the National Cyber Strategy for the US, which outlines the ways in ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 09 Mar 2026
CISO for Department of Health and Aged Care retires

CISO for Department of Health and Aged Care retires

The chief information security officer (CISO) for the federal Department of Health and Aged Care, David Lang, has ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 06 Mar 2026
FIIG Fined: Federal Court orders $2.5M penalty for cyber security failures

FIIG Fined: Federal Court orders $2.5M penalty for cyber security failures

In the 9th of February 2026, the Federal Court ordered FIIG to pay $2.5 million in civil penalties, plus $500,000 ...

DotSec Tue, 03 Mar 2026
US CISA in a bad way as a new acting head is appointed

US CISA in a bad way as a new acting head is appointed

The US cyber security agency is reportedly suffering following waves of terminations last year, leading both industry ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Australian government unveils 5-year deal with Microsoft to lock in pricing and support AI adoption

Australian government unveils 5-year deal with Microsoft to lock in pricing and support AI adoption

The whole-of-government agreement promises cost certainty, stronger legal protections, and improved access to emerging ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Australia, Samoa sign memorandum of understanding on cyber cooperation

Australia, Samoa sign memorandum of understanding on cyber cooperation

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, and Samoa’s Prime Minister, Laʻaulialemalietoa, have signed an MOU to fight ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Who is on the frontline when it comes to AI policymaking in Australia?

Who is on the frontline when it comes to AI policymaking in Australia?

In the science fiction world of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune, there is one crucial distinction between it and other sci-fi ...

Matthew Kayser Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Coalition reveals new shadow cyber, comms and digital ministers

Coalition reveals new shadow cyber, comms and digital ministers

The Coalition’s shadow ministry has been changed under the leadership of new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, with ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 18 Feb 2026
New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite communications

New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite communications

Newly opened Defence space operations roles will seek to mitigate cyber risk and promote secure satellite ...

Robert Dougherty Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Roblox on federal notice amid child safety risk reports

Roblox on federal notice amid child safety risk reports

Roblox has been put on notice by the federal government following reports of child safety risks.

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 10 Feb 2026
US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

The US Department of Defense (DOD) has merged two advisory groups to create a fresh board.

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Australia has announced a joint declaration on establishing a Parseria Foun Ba Era Foun (New Partnership for a New Era) ...

Robert Dougherty Fri, 30 Jan 2026