Industry News
Macquarie Telecom and Netskope launch SASE offering
Macquarie Telecom has announced an expanded collaboration with Netskope to provide a single-vendor SASE solution for Australian organisations. [ + ]
ASD Essentials cybersecurity framework released
ASD says the Essentials enables organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity in a way that aligns with their risk profiles and operational requirements. [ + ]
Atturra recognised in ISG Provider Lens
Technology services company Atturra has been recognised as a contender in the AI and Innovation Services quadrant of an ISG Provider Lens report. [ + ]
Drone Forge and Arkeus announce hyperspectral optical radar partnership
Australian autonomous systems integrator Drone Forge has signed an MOU with Arkeus to explore integrating optical radar technology into its systems. [ + ]
NSW Government passes Local Jobs First reforms
The NSW Government says it is committed to rebuilding NSW manufacturing industries by encouraging investment and building local capability. [ + ]
Adactin supports ABS during 2026 Census
Technology services company Adactin revealed it was contracted to oversee testing of the ABS Paper Form Request Service for the 2026 Census. [ + ]
Airbus demos quantum-secure comms in live tactical operations
Airbus has demonstrated a quantum-secure network architecture combining quantum-resistant algorithms and secure key exchange across multiple nodes. [ + ]
$3m investment in microgrids for Far West NSW communities
The project will scope assets required to generate and store energy locally for NSW communities vulnerable to power outages during extreme weather events. [ + ]
DXC delivers digital minerals regulation system for SA Government
A modern digital platform aims to support growth, innovation and future AI-enabled regulatory services for the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining. [ + ]
Home Affairs issues new PSPF Direction in wake of Medicare incident
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a mandatory Direction to government entities in order to manage the security risk posed by legacy systems. [ + ]
Australia joins OECD working group on agentic AI in government
Governments need to establish clear boundaries and appropriate safeguards for how agentic AI systems operate. [ + ]
ACSC raises critical alert for vulnerabilities in two Citrix products
The ACSC has raised a critical 'act now' alert for vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway products. [ + ]
SAPA welcomes government ambition to build Australian sovereign defence primes
Australia cannot achieve genuine sovereign capability if it remains solely dependent on foreign-owned prime contractors. [ + ]
Government seeks consultation on the future of AI in Australia
The Australian Government has announced it is seeking feedback on the future of artificial intelligence training and large data centres in Australia. [ + ]
ACSC updates guidance on detecting and mitigating AD compromises
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released updated guidance on detecting and mitigating Microsoft Active Directory compromises. [ + ]
