Optus Appoints Deloitte to Lead Cyberattack Review
Optus, Australia's second-largest telecommunications company, has appointed Deloitte to lead an independent external review following a recent cybersecurity attack. The review, recommended by Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin and endorsed by the Singtel Board, aims to rebuild trust with customers and fortify security systems against future threats.
Deloitte, a multinational professional services network, will conduct a forensic assessment of the cybersecurity attack and the circumstances surrounding it. The review seeks to understand how the attack occurred and identify measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Deloitte's global cybersecurity specialists will collaborate with Singtel, Optus, and other international cybersecurity experts to achieve these goals.
While there's no specific information on international cybersecurity experts directly involved, large consultancies like Deloitte often work with global cybersecurity experts to tackle complex cases. These experts can be from various organizations, including state or international bodies specializing in cybersecurity. Some leading international cybersecurity firms and organizations that might be involved include CrowdStrike Intelligence, IBM X-Force Research, Accenture, KPMG, PwC, FireEye Mandiant, and Cyberark.
Optus' appointment of Deloitte signals a proactive approach to understanding and mitigating the recent cybersecurity attack. The review, led by Deloitte's global cybersecurity specialists, will work with Singtel, Optus, and other international cybersecurity experts to enhance security measures and rebuild customer trust.
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