Meeting Australian Federal Security Mandates with Fortinet – ACSC Canberra 12-14 April 2016 | Fortinet Blog

In February 2016, a group of hackers from Russia took control of a Victorian high school’s phone system to unleash a flurry of bomb threats across schools in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, causing major disruptions, but ultimately, no injury. But Australian government and business officials are worried about what could happen from a cyber security attack with more sinister goals.

This attack from the “Evacuation Squad” has demonstrated vulnerabilities in Australian cyber security, and businesses and government organisations are now working to catch up with International cyber security standards. That’s why Fortinet is partnering with businesses, organisations, and industries for a Cyber Secure Australia.

Meeting Australian Federal Security Mandates with Fortinet – ACSC Canberra 12-14 April 2016 | Fortinet Blog