The Federal Government’s recent mandate, PSPF Direction 002-2024, aims to significantly bolster cybersecurity measures within Australian Government entities by requiring them to identify and actively manage risks tied to vulnerable technologies. The announcement has sparked reactions from key figures in the cybersecurity industry, who have shared their insights on its implications and potential impacts.
Pieter Danhieux, Co-Founder and CEO of Secure Code Warrior, highlighted the broader implications of the new directive. “The PSPF Direction 002-2024 from the Australian Government has the potential to shape a wider movement towards stronger security programs nationwide,” he noted. Danhieux believes this mandate is an opportunity for the government to lead by example on cybersecurity essentials, especially regarding connected technology assets. He stressed the importance of data-driven insights into the skill levels of developers and suggested that providing solid learning pathways could help address code-level vulnerabilities early on. However, Danhieux cautioned that while the mandate is a good step, ensuring the resources to implement it successfully is crucial to…
