Australia to Setup 6 ‘Shields’ Against Cyber Crime

The government’s strategy to defend Australia from cybercrime involves establishing six “shields” around the nation.

A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration picture taken on Feb. 28, 2013. Kacper Pempel/Reuters

A year after the Optus data breach, efforts are underway to establish cybersecurity standards, with the federal government highlighting the role of companies and developers in protecting Australians online.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has identified three key shifts shaping the complex cybersecurity landscape: the internet’s expansion, advances in technologies like artificial intelligence, and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Government’s Response: Six Cybersecurity ‘Shields’

The government’s strategy to defend Australia from cybercrime involves establishing six “shields” around the nation, safeguarding businesses, organisations, and everyday Australians.