DSPANZ has been instrumental in shaping key security initiatives for DSPs and their ecosystems in Australia, including the ATO’s Operational Security Framework and the Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces (SSAM). In New Zealand, efforts are underway to develop a security framework for DSPs interacting with Inland Revenue.
Committee
The Security Committee supports members by monitoring cybersecurity risks and understanding changes in this space. By providing essential advice and up-to-date information on emerging threats, compliance requirements, and best practices, effective security measures are implemented, ensuring the protection of data and customers.
The Committee meets monthly to discuss the latest industry developments and challenges. Members can access meeting outcomes and resources here.
Members
Belinda Stewart
Co-Chair
Charles Gillman
Co-Chair
Chris Phillipou (Frontier Software)
Rick Harvey (Layer Security)
George Abraham (Frontier Software)
Nigel Soon (Wrkr)
Materials
Cyber Insurance: Friend or Foe? Webinar
DSPANZ has teamed up with Austbrokers Countrywide to bring you our upcoming webinar Cyber Insurance: Friend or Foe?. Stay ahead of cyber threats by learning how cyber insurance can mitigate risks, support incident response, and offer peace of mind for your business! Register your interest here!
‘Anatomy Of A Cyber Attack’ Webinar with Forensic IT
DSPANZ has teamed up with Forensic IT to present our upcoming webinar 'Anatomy Of A Cyber Attack' - join us and gain insights into cutting edge strategies for managing cyber incidents and enhancing your digital forensics capabilities!
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Legislative Reforms
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy: Legislative Reforms consultation on 1 March 2024.
ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Practical Overview Webinar
The ISO/IEC 27002 standard, which serves as a reference for establishing controls for information risk management, has introduced significant changes in ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Join us to gain insights into the changes, their reasons, and how to enhance the protection of your information assets while aligning with global cybersecurity frameworks.
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
The Expert Advisory Board appointed to develop the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy released a discussion paper for feedback in February 2023. DSPANZ provided a submission responding to the discussion paper to the Department of Home Affairs on 15 April 2023.
Privacy Act Review Report
The Attorney-General's Department released the Privacy Act Review Report on 16 February. DSPANZ provided a submission responding the report on 31 March 2023.
Security Spotlight: How Can Cybersecurity Be Improved in 2023
Following a stint of high-profile data breaches, security is back on the national agenda. And while it has long been a priority for DSPs, it's evident more needs to be done by both businesses and government to safeguard sensitive data. Continue reading to see how we can improve cybersecurity in 2023.
What's Changed in ISO 27001:2022?
The anticipated update to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 has officially been released following the update to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 earlier this year. This update has seen minor changes to the requirements of the standard with more extensive clarifying changes made to the controls outlined in Annex A. Read more about that's changed and what this means for Digital Service Providers (DSPs) currently meeting ISO 27001.
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National Data Security Action Plan
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs on the development of Australia's first National Data Security Action Plan on 24 June 2022. Read more and access a full copy of this submission here.