Google and Australia's national scientific agency announced they will collaborate to create software that automatically finds and addresses network vulnerabilities for critical infrastructure operators to combat the rise in cyberattacks. According to a statement from the parties, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and Google's open-source vulnerability database and storage cloud will be used as part of the research agreement. Google announced a new initiative as part of its A$1 billion investment in Australia amid tensions over stricter internet regulations.