A number of "world-leading" policy-makers and cybersecurity experts have responded to a survey saying that an arms race is taking place in cyber space and that cybersecurity is more important than missile defence.

Today's Cabinet reshuffle takes the nation's cyber security policy development away from the Attorney-General's portfolio and into the Prime Minister's.

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd, the distributor of the award-winning AVG anti-virus and Internet security software in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, today announced its support of the Federal Government’s fifth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Week 2011. The week aims to help Australians understand cyber security risks and educate home and small business users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.

The ACMA has launched an online program, Connect.ed, to train teachers in cybersafety.

Australia is facing a serious shortage of cyber security experts and there is a lack of formal training opportunities to address the issue, says the newly-appointed CEO of security specialist Stratsec.

Australia’s global online transaction security behemoth, TrustDefender, has appointed top gun Tim Thompson to bring added zing and lead its sales in the European, Middle East and Asian (EMEA) regions.   

As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Week, the NRL and Australian Federal Police have joined forces to protect the online welfare of players.

AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd today announced its support for the fourth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Week 2010. The week aims to help Australians understand cyber security risks and educate home and small business users on six simple steps they can take to protect themselves online.

New and emerging cyber threats will be used by cybercriminals to target and attack social network sites this year, with McAfee predicting sites like Twitter and Facebook will be the ‘platforms of choice’ for these attacks.

The ultra-spooky Defence Signals Directorate responded to about 200 network security incidents a month last year, including some attacks that may have originated from overseas, Defence Minister John Faulkner has revealed.