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How to solve the Australian Signals Directorate 75th anniversary 50 cent coin

The awe-inspiring abilities of a 14-year-old code-cracker from Tasmania boggled many minds last week, but it turns out he wasn't the only one to conquer the coin challenge.

In Peak Spy Kids Energy, A Tassie 14.Y.O Cracked An Aus Govt Agency’s Code Challenge In An Hour

In Peak Spy Kids Energy, A Tassie 14.Y.O Cracked An Aus Govt Agency’s Code Challenge In An Hour

"We're hoping to meet him soon... to recruit him."

Australian Signals Directorate 50-cent coin code cracked by Tasmanian 14yo in 'just over an hour'

Australian Signals Directorate 50-cent coin code cracked by Tasmanian 14yo in 'just over an hour'

A 14-year-old Tasmanian boy cracks four levels of code imprinted on a commemorative 50-cent coin in "just over an hour" after it was released by the nation's foreign intelligence cybersecurity agency — and the spy boss says she wants to meet him so she can "recruit him".

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‘May the best spy win’: Australia’s intelligence chiefs open up on cyber threats – and feminism

ASD boss says cyber environment has become ‘messy’ since Ukraine conflict and laments ‘concrete block’ for women

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New Australian Signals Directorate coin has a secret code on it - can you crack it?

The coin is being released on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Australian Signals Directorate

The Canberra Times

Australian Signals Directorate releases coin with secret code to mark cyber-spy agency's 75th anniversary

This Australian Signals Directorate is marking its 75th anniversary with a challenge: four layers of encrypted messages on this coin.

Cybersecurity graduates opting for private industry over government

Increasingly cybersecurity graduates are opting for private industry over government, which could create issues for the government.

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Budget 2022: $9.9 billion towards cyber security aims to make Australia a key 'offensive' cyber player

Budget 2022: $9.9 billion towards cyber security aims to make Australia a key 'offensive' cyber player

In the 2022 federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a range of vote-winning initiatives – one of which included a breathtaking A$9.9 billion for cyber security over ten years.

The Conversation

Budget 2022: the government spends big on its 'khaki election' strategy, but neglects diplomacy and other 'soft' power

Budget 2022: the government spends big on its 'khaki election' strategy, but neglects diplomacy and other 'soft' power

The Morrison government has been signalling for some time that it wants the 2022 federal election to be a so-called “khaki election”: one big on defence and national security.

The Conversation

The budget gives an insight on how Ukraine war and global uncertainty might affect Australia. This is what we learnt

The budget gives an insight on how Ukraine war and global uncertainty might affect Australia. This is what we learnt

If the last two budgets were delivered under the spectre of COVID, this year’s budget has a different bogeyman: the outbreak of war in Europe and growing unrest in the Asia-Pacific region.

Redspice: budget ushers in Australia’s ‘biggest ever’ cybersecurity spend

Redspice: budget ushers in Australia’s ‘biggest ever’ cybersecurity spend

Pledge of $10bn will see electronic spy agency double and ramp up ability to launch offensive cyber operations

The Guardian - AU

Cyber and intelligence get $10b boost

Cyber and intelligence get $10b boost

Australia's chief cyber intelligence agency will almost double in size with an additional 1900 new jobs as the country seeks to boost its capabilities.

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