Sydney Joint Cyber Security Centre officially launched
The latest government-backed Joint Cyber Security Centre has officially launched in Sydney, joining centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
The latest government-backed Joint Cyber Security Centre has officially launched in Sydney, joining centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
The federal government has officially launched the second Joint Cyber Security Centre.
Responsibility for the Australian Internet Security Initiative (AISI) has shifted been from the Australian Communications and Media Authority to CERT Australia from 1 July.
A new facility for the Australian Cyber Security Centre will house up to 650 workstations, offering significant room for the ACSC to expand. However, a crucial driver for the ACSC’s relocation is that it will boost opportunities for collaboration between the centre’s lead agency — the Australian Signals Directorate — and the other agencies that participate in the ACSC.
Australia’s national Computer Emergency Response Team – CERT Australia – is seeking a significant boost to its headcount as the government moves to implement the elements of its national cyber security strategy.