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The global attack surface is constantly expanding as new technologies and devices are connected to the internet, meaning that there are potentially more vulnerabilities and entry points for attackers to exploit, according to a new study published by security company Tenable.

Rapid digitisation has forced fashion brands to reimagine how shopping in the digital world takes place, but a more interconnected retail experience has increased the number of cyberattacks on fashion businesses in Australia, according to exposure management company Tenable.

GUEST OPINION: Cybersecurity incidents continue to plague Australian organisations with malicious attacks increasing in size, scope and sophistication. Alarmingly, each one exposes sensitive critical infrastructure to risks and has the potential to cause significant disruption to essential services - costing the Australian government billions of dollars. Against the backdrop of a burgeoning cyber threat landscape, the need to better protect our public and private sector organisations is crystal clear, as is the urgency with which we must produce the local skills to support that need.

The Federal Government has ignored the pleas of technology industry bodies and passed a bill that will enable it to take control of private infrastructure as a last resort in the event of a cyber attack.

The Federal Government's Ransomware Action Plan has received a lukewarm welcome from security professionals, with one calling for an increased focus on prevention and adoption of advanced cyber security measures.

The University of Queensland has selected security firm Tenable as its cyber exposure solutions provider to help reduce cyber risk across its domestic campuses.

The Federal Government's commitment of $800 million in the budget to advance Australia's digital economy has been welcomed by cyber security firm Tenable's ANZ country manager Scott McKinnel.