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Australia tells agencies to fix security basics before buying into frontier AI
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Australia tells agencies to fix security basics before buying into frontier AI

The Department of Home Affairs has warned agencies that frontier AI could shrink cyber attack timelines from days to hours. A mandatory PSPF advisory says entities do not need the most advanced AI models to stay protected. Agencies are being directed first to Essential Eight and Information Security Manual controls before wider AI use in cyber defence.

May 29, 2026Read More
ABS runs six-month IT hardening program before 2026 Census
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ABS runs six-month IT hardening program before 2026 Census

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has brought in outside cyber security support to harden its wider ICT environment ahead of the 2026 Census. An audit found the work is being delivered in three consecutive two-month tranches after risks were identified beyond census-specific systems. The census main event is scheduled for August 11 and will run on AWS cloud services.

May 29, 2026Read More