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Insights Team Expert Commentary

What are the applications of distributed ledgers? How do we bridge the cybersecurity gap? How do we address public concerns about privacy? Read some answers from our Strategic Insights team

Fortifying Australia’s cybersecurity resilience

The frequency and magnitude of cybersecurity threats is increasing, and with it, the need to strengthen Australia's ability to protect against such threats. In 2018, we'll need to focus on several key areas around cybersecurity to ensure continued protection against new threats in this area. Data61's John McLaughlin explores further below.

Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing for Australia’s Digital Economy

The most valuable resource in the world is no longer oil or gold, but data.

The looming impact of distributed ledgers

Looking past the hype, Data61's John McLaughlin explores the variety of real-world, practical applications of distributed ledgers, and how they're due to have several significant impacts on Australian industries

Big Tech Impacts for 2018

Technological change accelerates faster than our ability to observe it, but with enough investigative rigour, we can scratch at the surface of the near future