Firms and public agencies hit by cyberattacks are being promised a quick, compassionate and discreet response, aimed at minimising harms, says cyber defence leader, Abigail Bradshaw
The government’s top cybersecurity agency has assured companies and public agencies worried about being victimised for cyber breaches that they can expect to receive swift help that aims to minimise harm to their customers.
We will respond with discretion and compassion, says Australian Cyber Security Centre head Abigail Bradshaw.Following difficulties co-ordinating the response to last year’s Optus and Medibank data breaches, a senior military official,working with various agencies, including the ACSC, to provide a more joined up response to victims of cyber data breaches.
“So any contact that we have from an entity, whether it’s a government entity or a private entity, our first priority is remediation and recovery of that entity, and then to use that advice to the extent possible to protect others who might be using the same system or vulnerable to the same threat actor.”Her comments on remediation came as Kyndryl’s global security and resiliency leader Kris Lovejoy cautioned firms to invest more in recovery.
She said there had also been ongoing targeting of allies of countries giving support to Ukraine, and in particular, the concern around those criminals targeting affiliated sectors – such as the targeting of gas infrastructure in North America., especially campaigns aimed at destabilising traditional democratic processes.as a central component of the new strategy.
However, she cautioned that base-line defence remained the top priority, noting the high interest many had in the government’s counter-offensive capabilities.
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