What Can Australian Businesses Do Before the Cyber Security Act is Finalized?

Australia’s ambitious Cyber Security Act, its first standalone piece of cybersecurity legislation, introduces new standards for smart devices, ransomware reporting, and critical infrastructure protections.

The Act has yet to be finalized, but there’s plenty Australian businesses can do right now. Phosphorus Regional CTO for APJ, Alex Nehmy talks to ISMS.online: “Best practice cybersecurity standards and frameworks help Australian companies improve their cyber security posture and reduce the likelihood of experiencing a serious incident such as ransomware.”

Read what other experts are saying about this historic new Act in the blog from Phil Muncaster, which dives into its impact and what businesses can do to stay ahead. The blog includes:

• Key initiatives and requirements in the Cyber Security Act
• Steps Australian businesses can take now to prepare
• How standards like ISO 27001 help lay a strong compliance foundation

Recently, the US has also been tackling cybersecurity legislation with the ROUTERS Act, but its scope may be too narrow. Read more on the ROUTERS Act here.