Nigel Phair is a former Australian Federal Police Officer and author of the new book “Cybercrime in Australia: 20 years of in-action.” Nigel previously lead investigations at the Australian High Tech Crime Centre and has an extensive knowledge of cybercrime and cybersecurity challenges in Australia.
He estimates that there are about 300,000 cybercrimes committed in the country each year, with just 100 Australian police officers across the country dedicated to this type of crime. The financial impact could be as much as $42 billion a year.
We have copies of his book to give away to attendees asking the best questions.
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What is your current role and/or your interest in tackling cybercrime?
I am Director of the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security and Chair of the CREST Australasia Advisory Board.
What lead you to undertake this work? Can you give us a brief career history?
I have been involved with cybercrime for 20 years from a police, consulting and academic perspective. This book was released on the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Australian cybercrime legislation.
In the midst of a global pandemic and with escalating geopolitics between superpowers is cybercrime receiving the attention it deserves? Or do we overstate cybersecurity risks?
No and yes.
What should countries be doing to quantify and help mitigate organised cybercrime?
Understand what the actual problem is, how it affects organisations and individuals.
If you were advising friends and family on staying safe and secure online what would be your number one recommendation?
Implement 2FA