Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber response plan at all.

That’s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME’s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.

Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority &ndash; almost 80 per cent &ndash; lack a cyber response plan at all.
That&rsquo;s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME&rsquo;s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.
Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

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AI-powered cyber attacks are increasing - and SMEs are underprepared

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