Cybersecurity – Safeguarding Australia’s future

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Criminals commit cybercrime by using a computer or online network to target victims. Anyone can be a victim of cybercrime, from individuals and businesses to government, with far reaching consequences. On average, a new cybercrime incident is reported in Australia every six minutes. Ransomware alone results in up to $3 billion in annual damages to the Australian economy.  The  Australian Cyber Security Centre leads the Government’s efforts to make Australia safe online. The new Standards Australia  Cyber Security Standards Position Paper presents four recommendations to encourage the uptake and implementation of standards to support a cyber secure nation. Standards are essential in the cyber security ecosystem. They set best practices that aim to promote data security, ensure global compatibility, and protect digital products. Standards also enhance consistency across industries and build consumer trust, find out more.

How cyber secure are you? Learn the basics to improve your cybersecurity. Are you a victim of cybercrime? Here’s where to get help.

Consumers Federation of Australia (CFA) engages with these issues by supporting a representative to the Standards Australia committee IT-012 Information, cybersecurity and privacy protection which developed the new Position Paper.  The CFA Standards Project plays an important role in ensuring peoples interests are represented in the development of standards. Find out how to volunteer as a CFA representative on a Standards Australia committee. As a consumer, access to standards can help you become more informed about what to expect from product and service providers. Free limited read only access to Australian Standards is available at the Standards Australia Reader Room, also visit the Reader Room demonstration video.