Cyber Security
Data breaches in Australia are on the rise, particularly in the financial and healthcare industries. In an effort to DISRUPT this negative trend, the Australian government is revising its cybersecurity frameworks and policies to strengthen resilience against nation-state threat actors. But Australian businesses cannot solely rely on the government's cybersecurity initiatives. Even the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) admits that proposed security frameworks only raise the baseline of security. It's up to each individual business to continue lifting this standard with additional data breach prevention controls. To help Australian businesses avoid some of the common malpractices that facilitate data breaches, we've compiled a list of some of the biggest data breaches in Australia, ranked by magnitude of impact. If you're interested in a global perspective, you can also read our blog on the biggest data breaches globally.