Microsoft's record investment in Australian cybersecurity

A record amount over the next two years in Australia's cybersecurity artificial intelligence industry is expected to be invested by Microsoft. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the new partnership on the first day of his visit to the United States, welcoming the tech giant's biggest investment in the country in 40 years.

Τετραήμερη επίσκεψη στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες πραγματοποιεί ο Αυστραλός πρωθυπουργός, Άνθονι Αλμπανίζι Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAP - Omar Marques/AAP

Kicking off his four-day official visit to Washington, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $5 billion investment in Australia by technology giant Microsoft, including a new partnership with Australian cyber spy agency, the Australian Signals Directorate.

Microsoft will work with the Signals Directorate to create a "Cyber Shield" aimed at protecting citizens and businesses, from personal data breaches.

The company is expected to help 300,000 Australians gain knowledge of roles essential to the growing so-called cloud computing industry and will work with New South Wales' TAFE on a new cyber academy to provide critical training.