
Welcome to the CI-ISAC blog, your source for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in the realm of cyber security. Here, we delve into the complexities of the digital landscape, offering expert analysis, innovative strategies, and valuable discussions aimed at fortifying our collective defences against cyber threats.

Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CI-ISAC) Australia is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20th March 2024, with the Global Health-ISAC. ISACs provide a trusted, not for profit, ecosystem for the sharing of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) between members and the partnership between the Critical Infrastructure…

The Federal Government’s annual cyber threat report, released in late 2023, noted that malicious cyber activity continues to pose a risk to Australia’s security and prosperity. In fact, nearly 94,000 reports were made to law enforcement, which is about one incident being reported every six minutes. From scam emails and hacks of personal medical information…

It’s hard to believe that CI-ISAC Australia is officially one-year old today! As we celebrate our first anniversary, since the ‘soft launch’ last February, I am proud to say that we continue to deliver on what Scott Flower PhD and I envisaged for Australia’s first sovereign, cross-sectoral ISAC back in mid-2022. So much has been…

Two pretty common questions we hear from prospective members is “Why do I need CI-ISAC when I have a brilliant cyber team” and “Why would I need to know about cyber threats from other sectors” . TLDR: Working in a cyber team, regardless of how brilliant they are, is akin to playing ‘whack a mole’…

Threat intelligence plays a crucial role in cyber security by investigating and analysing cyber attacks to form proactive incident response plans. As the threat landscape evolves, threat intelligence has also evolved, with the adoption of technologies like AI and ML. This shift has allowed cyber security professionals to move from reactive to proactive strategies, preventing…

November saw CI-ISAC Australia convene its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the Sunshine Coast. This governance milestone gave CI-ISAC members a chance to hear first-hand from our Chair, Stephen Beaumont AM and CEO, Dаvid Sandell on current progress and achievements during the first 9 months of operation. Key AGM highlights: A selection of member…

CI-ISAC leverages membership fees to promote the collective uplift of all critical infrastructure defences, and as such members of all tiers gain access to the same core services and capabilities