Australian law rushed through to veto agreements with China
Backed by the Labor Party, the Liberal-National Coalition government passed a bill through parliament on Tuesday to give itself sweeping powers to prohibit any agreement or cancel any existing agreement signed by a state, territory or local government, or a public university, with China.
This unprecedented legislation was rushed through in what media commentators called “breakneck speed” less than four months after Prime Minister Scott Morrison first announced it. This marks another escalation in the Australian ruling elite’s alignment behind the US confrontation with Beijing, despite China being Australian capitalism’s largest export market.
CyberCX eyes Australian government with Foresight acquisition
The addition of Foresight is touted by CyberCX as being another substantial capability for delivering cybersecurity solutions to major government clients.
December 9, 2020 23:09 GMT (15:09 PST) | Topic: Security
The Australian cyber megamix CyberCX has made yet another acquisition, this time scooping up Foresight with an eye on its government portfolio.
CyberCX, the group of security companies headed by two of Australia s most experienced technology and cyber veterans, said specialist cybersecurity consultancy Foresight would strengthen its Canberra footprint and cement its capability and credentials as Australia s leading cybersecurity organisation . With extensive experience working with Australian government agencies, the addition of Foresight will increase CyberCX s substantial capability in delivering cyber security soluti