The Western Australia (WA) state government has revealed a $25.5 million injection to boost the state’s responsiveness towards cyber threats by establishing a dedicated Cyber Security Operations Centre facility, as well as opening new recruitment options for cyber security specialists. The sum draws from WA’s $500 million Digital Capability Fund dedicated to improving the state’s digital foothold, including modernising legacy systems and security. ICT Minister Stephen Dawson said that the state had placed a great deal of importance on protecting residents in the digital sphere, with the new opportunity having the added benefit of providing new high-skilled jobs. “The McGowan government is committed to ensuring all Western Australians are safe and secure online,” Dawson said in a release on March 25. “Cyber threats continue to evolve, and so by investing in our world-class Cyber Security Operations Centre, Western Australians can be assured important Government services they access will continue to be …