Australia’s newly appointed national cybersecurity coordinator, Air Marshal Darren Goldie, has emphasized the “dire” challenge the world faces in safeguarding against cyber threats. In light of growing cyber challenges, Goldie believes that educating Australians is crucial to mitigating these risks. As the head of the National Office of Cyber Security, Goldie will collaborate with Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil to oversee Australia’s cybersecurity policy and responses to major incidents. O’Neil emphasizes the need for a partnership approach, involving government, citizens, and businesses, to effectively manage cyber incidents. O’Neil also acknowledges the practical and operational issues involved, such as replacing driver’s licenses and passports, as well as removing sensitive information from the dark web. This appointment comes in the wake of recent cyber attacks, including the hack of law firm HWL Ebsworth, which potentially exposed the federal government and major Australian banks to a data leak. O’Neil believes these incidents highlight the importance of a national strategy to address the growing risks. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Senator James Paterson welcomed the appointment, urging the new coordinator to investigate the extent of sensitive government information lost in the HWL Ebsworth hack. HWL Ebsworth has stated that it is conducting a comprehensive review of the affected data and collaborating with relevant authorities in their ongoing investigation.