Adequate cybersecurity measures for your business are not just good practice, but also a legal requirement. To fully understand these requirements, a comprehensive knowledge of both the legal and technological aspects is necessary. Cybersecurity Lawyers Australia

A recent Australian court case (ASIC v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496) made it clear that the standard of cyber risk management cannot be determined by public expectations, but must be informed by technical experts in the field.

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Cybercrime on the rise

Over the 2021-2022 financial year, there were over 76,000 reported cybercrimes in Australia, marking a 13% increase from the previous financial year. This means that a cybercrime was reported every 7 minutes, compared to every 8 minutes in the previous year.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has noted several trends in the world of cybercrime, including the Australia's prosperity as an attraction to cybercriminals, the destructive nature of ransomware, the increasing targeting of critical infrastructure networks, and indiscriminate targeting of both organizations and individuals by cybercriminals. Commercial cybersecurity lawyers Sydney

For businesses looking to reduce their cyber and legal compliance risks, IT Lawyers Australia can help implement effective cybersecurity measures from both legal and technical perspectives. As a full-service technology law firm with in-house experts in legal and IT and extensive hands-on industry experience, we are trusted by clients to handle even the most complex technology law matters.