epa05269685 Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces the federal government's Cyber Security Strategy at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney, Australia, 21 April 2016. In order to increase security against cyber attacks, the Australian government launched its 230 million Australian dollar (about 180 million US dollar) Cyber Security Strategy. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
SYDNEY: Australia set out a far-reaching cybersecurity strategy on April 21, invoking the leaks of United States whistleblower Edward Snowden, terrorism and even the threat of war to push for a coordinated global approach to protection of online data.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who faces an election in July amid waning popularity, is trying to position himself as a leader who can transform Australia into a tech-savvy business hub as its economy deals with a commodities downturn.
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