Late tax charges, skill programs cut: Six small business updates from MYEFO
The federal government has rustled up $9.8 billion in savings since the May budget through a combination of spending cuts and reprioritisations, including measures focused on the business sector.
DP World cyber hack: QLD small business has a 40-foot container in limbo
A Queensland retailer whose container shipment was caught up in the DP World cyber attack says further delays are likely, as new transportation bottlenecks compound the disruption faced at major Australian ports.
Businesses to report cyber ransoms to federal government under new mandatory scheme
Australian businesses will be required to disclose cyber ransom attacks to the federal government, as lawmakers attempt to shield traders from digital attacks costing billions of dollars each year.
Julie Collins pledges to work with small business on data privacy, cyber security overhauls
The federal government will work with small businesses as they encounter significant data safety obligations for the first time, Minister for Small Business Julie Collins has reaffirmed, using a Cyber Security Awareness Month statement to remind SMEs of major changes in the digital arena.
Small businesses failing ‘digital health check’ as industry urges government to include cyber resilience funding in May budget
The federal government must provide financial and advisory support to help small businesses build their digital capacities, leading industry groups say.
Does your business have ‘digital fluency’? A new MYOB and Digital Skills Organisation partnership aims to build SME tech skills
Business accounting platform MYOB and the Digital Skills Organisation will work together to develop a 'digital fluency' standard for SMEs.
“An army of clones is a predictable foe”: The importance of diversifying your cybersecurity team
Cybersecurity is broad, so your approach to cybersecurity talent should be broad too.
Is Australia’s cybersecurity approach flawed? Critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft email software raise concerns
Microsoft's has identified four critical vulnerabilities in its email software, Exchange, prompting concern over Australia's national cybersecurity policies.
Eleven cyber security tips for small businesses
Here are 11 cyber security tips for small businesses with remote workforces that want to keep their data and systems safe.
TGI Fridays admits to exposing customer data, as Aussie breaches spike
TGI Fridays is the latest company to apologise to customers over a cyber security issue as breaches spike in the June quarter.
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre secures $8.9 million in funding and a home in Adelaide
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre will be established at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct in Adelaide later this year.
No more excuses: How Cynch founder Susie Jones found her inner risk-taker, and how you can find yours
After some soul searching and some help from her friends, Cynch Security founder Susan Jones took the risk and leapt into startupland.
