Gov urges agencies to fix security basics before buying into frontier AI - iTnews

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued a PSPF advisory for government entities. The advisory states that agencies do not need access to frontier AI models for effective cyber defenses, and should instead fix security fundamentals.

It explicitly cautions that basic security measures such as patching, access controls, and configuration management must be prioritised before investing in advanced AI tools.

The guidance comes amid growing interest in frontier AI for cybersecurity. It serves as a reminder that fundamental security hygiene is a prerequisite for any advanced technology. The advisory aims to prevent agencies from over-relying on AI to address security issues that stem from poor foundational practices.