BLUF
The Australian Signals Directorate’s 2024–25 Cyber Threat Report exposes escalating cybercrime and state-backed intrusions, underscoring the urgent need for stronger national defences, coordinated public–private action, and improved cyber hygiene to protect Australia’s digital resilience.Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise the evolving nature and scale of cyber threats facing Australia, including espionage, ransomware, and attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Understand the importance of public–private partnerships, intelligence sharing, and proactive cyber defence initiatives in national security.
- Appreciate the role of individual and organisational cyber hygiene in strengthening collective defence and mitigating national vulnerability to cyber threats.
