Industry News
Councils pressed to embrace technology
A survey of Australian homeowners found that local councils are facing growing pressure to digitally transform their operations to meet evolving customer demands. [ + ]
LogicMonitor successfully completes IRAP assessment
LogicMonitor has completed an IRAP assessment covering both its internal security practices and cloud infrastructure. [ + ]
New guidance on detecting and mitigating AD compromises released
The ACSC has released new guidance on detection and mitigation strategies to defend Active Directory from compromise. [ + ]
ATO will rename myGovID to myID in November
The Australian Government's Digital ID app, myGovID, is being renamed in November 2024. [ + ]
Tenable launches security suite for secure agencies
The new Tenable Enclave Security solution is designed to help organisations operating in highly secure environments uncover and address network vulnerabilities. [ + ]
Government data breaches have increased this year: OAIC
New statistics show the number of notified data breaches in Australia in the first half of 2024 was at its highest in three and a half years. [ + ]
Parliament launches inquiry into public sector AI use
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has launched an inquiry into the use and governance of AI systems in the public sector. [ + ]
Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage ring expands activity: report
Operation Crimson Palace, a Chinese state-sponsored espionage ring, has expanded in Southeast Asia, according to a report by Sophos. [ + ]
Cost of living crisis widening the digital divide for government services: report
A new survey reveals that government digital services are clearly effective for the vast majority of Australians, but not everyone is taking advantage. [ + ]
ADF renews game-based simulation software agreement
The Australian Defence Force has renewed its agreement with Bohemia Interactive Australia to provide game-based simulation software. [ + ]
QPS overhauls back-office system with TechnologyOne
The Queensland Parliamentary Service has implemented a new SaaS-based core back-office system provided by TechnologyOne. [ + ]
Gartner issues hype cycle for digital government services
Predictive analytics, AI code assistants among six technologies needed for CIOs to bridge innovation gap. [ + ]
Council appoints 'Change Champion' to help strengthen digital culture
Noosa Shire Council has appointed its first 'Change Champion' to help drive the adoption of modern capabilities across its 500-strong team. [ + ]
ANAO picks xAmplify as main managed services provider
The Australian National Audit Office has selected xAmplify and partner A23 as its main managed services providers for the next three years. [ + ]
WA Police selects RocketDNA to support drone pilot
The Western Australia Police Force has chosen RocketDNA to supply drone-in-a-box systems in support of its one-year Drone as First Responder pilot program [ + ]
