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COVID-19's impact on tech optimisation and modernisation
Governments will struggle to complete tech optimisation or modernising plans if they're not directly relevant to supporting COVID-19 responses. [ + ]
Connection the key to remote learning
When educators needed to rapidly adapt to a shifting educational landscape, existing infrastructure limitations became immediately apparent. So too did the gaping chasm that is Australia's digital divide. [ + ]
Security, data loss prevention top of list for US councils
New urgencies in cybersecurity and data loss prevention dominate US local and county government technology leaders' daily concerns, according to a survey. [ + ]
AusPost helps digitise agency mailrooms amid COVID-19
Australia Post's Decipha developed a mailroom digitisation solution that can be deployed in days to help state govt agencies cope with the COVID-19 lockdown. [ + ]
ACSC publishes cyber advice for critical infrastructure
Amid a spree of attempts by cybercrooks to compromise Australia's critical infrastructure, the ACSC has issued new guides for infrastructure providers. [ + ]
Service NSW hit by cyber attack
Service NSW has confirmed that the email accounts of 47 staff members were illegally accessed following a successful phishing attack on the agency. [ + ]
WA Premier targeted in China-linked cyber attack
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign linked to the Chinese military targeting APAC government agencies including the WA Premier's office. [ + ]
Deception a winner for councils tackling cyber attacks
Deception technology is proving to be an innovative and successful approach for defending local governments against cybersecurity threats. [ + ]
Education technology media channel launched
WF Media has launched futureED, a new digital and print channel focusing on education technology for the K-12, TAFE and further education sectors. [ + ]
NSW BDM register has poor security controls
NSW's Auditor-General uncovered "significant gaps" in the controls in place to prevent unauthorised access to the state's Births, Deaths and Marriages Register. [ + ]
Comms Connect update — tackling the challenges
We're taking steps to continue providing the best options for the mission-critical communciations sector delegate, sponsor and exhibitor family. [ + ]
Government agencies' security posture still lagging
While Australian Commonwealth entities are showing signs of improving their security posture, they are still failing to live up to the Essential Eight standards. [ + ]
VCAT gets digital upgrade to cope with COVID-19
The Victorian Government is spending $5.2m for an upgrade aimed at allowing the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to hear non-urgent matters digitally. [ + ]
ACSC steps up fight against COVID-19 cybercrooks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is working on multiple fronts to combat cyber threat activity capitalising on the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Defence goes online to train for Operation COVID-19 Assist
The online package will support defence personnel who may be involved in the COVID-19 crisis response. [ + ]
