A decade after the last census disaster, the security of this year’s count is at risk
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) faces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities ahead of the upcoming census. A recent audit highlighted that while some improvements have been made, critical gaps remain that must be addressed before the survey on August 11. This situation raises concerns reminiscent of the 2016 census disaster, which was marred by cyberattacks.
- ▪The ABS must close critical cybersecurity gaps before the census.
- ▪An audit revealed that important work was left late, impacting readiness.
- ▪The 2026 Census is expected to be the most digitally dependent yet, with 85% of Australians completing it online.
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