The Security Briefing | Australia (3)

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August 12, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Smart Cities, Smart Security: ConSeC 26

ConSeC 26, is the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) annual conference and exhibition, and one of the UK’s leading events for executive level security practitioners. Taking place on 29th Octobe...

Bondi Beach Attack: Urgent Lessons on Security Risks and Preparedness

The tragic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, where gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration, has put ...

Dec 15 2025

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Social Media Ban for Under 16s in Australia

A world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 in Australia will come into effect today, ...

Dec 9 2025

Australia’s Security Radar: AI, Economic Crisis & Disinformation Top Public Concerns

A striking new survey from the Australian National University’s National Security College (NSC) reveals that ...

Dec 9 2025

First Study of Victims and Perpetrators Sheds Light on Sexualised Deepfakes in Australia

A new study from Monash University has for the first time rounded up perspectives not only from survivors, ...

Dec 8 2025

Kinetic IT Appoints New Head of Digital Transformation: What it Means for Australia's Security Landscape

Australia’s tech services sector shook up its leadership this week when Kinetic IT named Jacqui Adams as its ...

Dec 3 2025

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Cyberattacks Threaten Australian Defence Programmes

Australia’s defence industry has been jolted by a series of cyber-attacks on supply-chain contractors that ...

Nov 26 2025

ASIO Chief Warns of 'Lethal Targeting' on Australian Soil

Australia’s domestic intelligence agency has issued one of its starkest warnings in recent years. In early ...

Nov 11 2025

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What the Genea IVF Hack Reveals About Australia’s Data Security Gaps

In early 2025, Genea, one of Australia’s largest providers of IVF and fertility services, became the target ...

Nov 11 2025

Inside the Qantas Airways Cyber Breach

For decades, Qantas Airways has stood as a symbol of Australian reliability, but in 2025, its reputation for ...

Nov 4 2025

Nineteen Group Launches Landmark Australia Event Series Uniting Security, Fire Safety and Integration Professionals

Nineteen Group, the organisers of the highly successful Safety & Security Event Series in the UK, is ...

Oct 21 2025

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