Industry News
Australia and UK partner to strengthen AI safety and security
The two governments have signed an MoU to increase cooperation on the responsible development, deployment, governance and use of safe and trustworthy AI. [ + ]
DHA publishes standards framework for digital health
The National Framework for Digital Health Standards aims to support a more consistent, connected and clinically safe digital health system. [ + ]
National AI Centre launches online portal aimed at SMEs
The AI.gov.au portal has been launched to help organisations understand and use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. [ + ]
Sydney's first electric bus depot to be at Macquarie Park
Funded by both the Australian and NSW Governments, the new depot will charge and operate 150 cleaner, quieter electric buses. [ + ]
Snowflake completes IRAP assessment on GCP Melbourne
Snowflake has now completed Infosec Registered Assessors Program assessments for its platform across all three hyperscale clouds. [ + ]
HPE unveils more autonomous networking capabilities
HPE is enhancing its HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central platforms with more autonomous networking capabilities. [ + ]
NSW Police unsuccessful in technology upgrades: report
The Audit Office of NSW has found that the NSW Police did not effectively plan and has not delivered upgrades to key operational systems. [ + ]
Digital Health Agency launches digital health safety course
A new intermediate level eLearning course is now available to further advance clinical safety practices across Australia’s digital health workforce. [ + ]
Queensland expands its Digital Licence app
Queensland traffic controllers and dangerous good drivers now able to go digital with their accreditations integrated into the Digital Licence app. [ + ]
Commissioners welcome Ombudsman's IAT probe
The Human Rights and Age Discrimination Commissioners have welcomed the Commonwealth Ombudsman's decision to investigate the use of the IAT in aged care. [ + ]
Federal government signs AI MOU with Microsoft
Collaborative arrangements with leading AI and technology companies are a commitment under the National AI Plan. [ + ]
Guidance issued on defending against China-nexus covert networks
The ACSC has issued guidance on defending against China-based covert networks of compromised devices such as SOHO routers. [ + ]
ACSC issues High Status alert for Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall products
A previously unknown persistence mechanism has been discovered, which is preserved across, even when upgrading, on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall products. [ + ]
NSW Treasurer reveals cyber incident
A NSW Treasury employee has been arrested after allegedly accessing and illegally downloading more than 5600 sensitive government documents. [ + ]
Open Colleges and Academy Xi unite to boost digital training
Open Colleges and Academy Xi have announced a strategic partnership that brings Academy Xi’s short courses onto the Open Colleges platform. [ + ]
