Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure

Google and Australia’s national science agency said they will work together to develop software that automatically detects and fixes network vulnerabilities for operators of critical infrastructure, seeking to contend with a surge in cyberattacks.

The software for organisations such as hospitals, defence bodies and energy suppliers will be customised to be in line with Australia’s regulatory environment.

“Software supply chain vulnerabilities are a global issue, and Australia has led the way in legislative measures to control and combat the risks,” said Stefan Avgoustakis, head of security practice for Google Cloud in Australia and New Zealand.