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International comparison of Cyber Security regulatory settings - Summary

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The increasing regularity of high-profile cyber incidents is a constant and costly reminder that effective cyber resilience is fundamental to realising the promised benefits of digitisation. Australia is among many countries seeking to reboot its cyber defences. The Federal Government is developing its 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy – exploring a range of policy options, and, importantly, considering new and enhanced obligations for Australian entities to specifically address cyber security risks and consequences. 

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