Fortifying Australia’s Data Resilience and Security Luncheon held 31 October 2024 at the National Press Club in Canberra gathered industry leaders, government officials and cybersecurity experts to explore Australia’s pressing cyber security challenges.

As one of the most attacked countries in the world, Australia faces significant threats that demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. This event will focus on the sovereignty of Australian cyber and data residency, emphasising the need for robust strategies to protect our digital landscape.

At this luncheon, the audience heard from keynote speakers and panellists discussing vital topics, including:

• An update on the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
• Proposed Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, consisting of
• Cyber Security Bill 2024
• Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024
• Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024
• Global trends in Artificial Intelligence, data resilience and protection across government and corporate sectors
• Strategies and reforms to safeguard Australian organisations and ensure data sovereignty and residency

The event featured an open panel discussion discussing the current cyber security landscape.

We spoke with Annie Haggar, Partner and head of cyber security for Australia at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright who participated in the panel.

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