Author: Abu Barkat ullah, Associate Professor of Cyber Security, University of Canberra

The Australian government has introduced its first-ever standalone cyber security act. Along with two other cyber security bills, it’s currently being reviewed by a parliamentary committee. Among the act’s many provisions are mandatory “minimum cyber security standards for smart devices”. This marks a crucial step in defending the digital lives of Australians. So what devices would it apply to? And what can you do right now to protect your smart devices from cyber criminals? Smart devices are everywhere The new legislation aims to cover a wide range of smart devices – products that can connect to the internet in some…