Industry News
JBS announces progress in resolving cyber attack
Meat producer JBS has announced “significant progress” in resolving the cyber attack that has impacted its Australian and North American operations. [ + ]
New archTIS partnerships help defence contractors comply with CMMC
archTIS has announced partnerships with four companies to help US defence contractors comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements. [ + ]
Sydney to host global tech experts in visiting entrepreneur program
The City of Sydney's visiting entrepreneur program will host a range of global tech experts in June 2021, to discuss the latest biotech and quantum technologies. [ + ]
Spearphishing campaign targeting government orgs
The US CISA and FBI have warned of a spearphishing campaign targeting government organisations, intergovernmental organisations and NGOs. [ + ]
Tesserent and Claroty partner to secure ANZ OT environments
Tesserent has signed a deal with Claroty strengthening security in utilities, critical national infrastructure and manufacturing environments. [ + ]
Aussie X-ray tech to transform US airport security
Australian company Micro-X will establish its US headquarters in the Washington State, to enhance its X-ray technology for high-intensity use in airports and hospitals. [ + ]
Funding for Qld firm supplying software to NASA
Gold Coast-based Opmantek, which is supplying software to NASA for use in its Artemis mission, is one of the 44 companies that have received a funding boost. [ + ]
UK's CDEI details data privacy initiatives
The UK's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation has published details of its work programs aimed at enhancing data privacy to facilitate responsible data sharing. [ + ]
NSW to trial cashless gaming tech
Aristocrat Gaming and Wests Newcastle are set to lead a trial that will use cashless gaming machines at a venue in New Lambton in Newcastle. [ + ]
Fortinet and Soldier On partner to provide free veteran cybersecurity training
Cybersecurity solutions provider Fortinet has teamed up with veteran support organisation Soldier On to provide free cybersecurity training to Australian veterans transitioning to civilian careers. [ + ]
LatConnect 60, SSTL in UK–Australia Space Bridge partnership
LatConnect 60 and Surrey Satellite Technology have partnered under the UK–Australia Space Bridge, to boost knowledge across both countries' space sectors. [ + ]
Oxford and Oracle team up to expedite COVID-19 variant identification
Oxford University and Oracle have created a Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) to help governments and medical communities identify and act on these variants faster. [ + ]
Mandatory e-invoicing for NSW agencies from 2022
E-invoicing will be mandatory for all NSW government agencies from 1 January 2022. [ + ]
NSW launches sector-wide cyber security strategy
The strategy focuses on four key commitments including increasing government's cyber resiliency, helping businesses grow, enhancing the cybersecurity workforce and supporting research and innovation. [ + ]
NASA targeted by thousands of cyber attacks
NASA has experienced more than 6000 cyber attacks in just four years and is constrained in its ability to detect and prevent these attacks, an audit has found. [ + ]