Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Federal government signs AI MOU with Microsoft
Collaborative arrangements with leading AI and technology companies are a commitment under the National AI Plan. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Researchers test AI chatbot to target online safety and support for seniors
Researchers are designing chatbots to help make life online safer and more welcoming for seniors and to assist caseworkers. [ + ]
Brennan completes integration of CBR Cyber
The integration of CBR Cyber into Brennan's business allows for government-focused systems integration, managed infrastructure and cybersecurity delivery. [ + ]
South East Queensland councils launch joint digital plan
South East Queensland's first digital plan will aim to boost productivity, tackle cost-of-living, accelerate housing delivery and cut red tape for Australia's fastest growing region. [ + ]
WA Virtual Security Centre expansion to protect regional health workers
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has expanded its Virtual Security Centre to 60 sites after a successful trial period. [ + ]
