
Strategic advisor at Semperis, Simon Hodgkinson, discussed the ongoing state-sponsored cyberattacks, particularly in Australia. With decades of experience as a cybersecurity leader in software, financial services, and energy industry, Hodgkinson shared valuable perspectives and reflected on previous incidents, highlighting hard-learned lessons and best practices. His message is clear: cyber conflict is no longer a possibility, it’s the present reality. And for Australian organisations, the threat feels closer than ever.
Why Australia is a target
While Australia may have a smaller GDP and population compared to powerhouses like the US and the UK, it has become an appealing target for state-sponsored ...