Industry News
Small business grant program to fund cybersecurity research
A new industry support program has been launched to recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats by developing ambitious capabilities for the ADF. [ + ]
Microsoft helps WA's NHMS respond to COVID-19
Microsoft worked with WA's North Metro Health Service to develop a digital solution for streamlining patient data collection for COVID-19 tests. [ + ]
CISA holds latest Cyber Storm
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency simulated a major attack on the nation's critical infrastructure in the latest Cyber Storm exercise. [ + ]
DTA to hold Digital Summit in November
The Digital Transformation Agency has announced the dates for this year's Digital Summit and Australian Government Digital Awards ceremony. [ + ]
Defence to bolster cyber training capabilities
The federal government has detailed its $1.4bn commitment to improving Defence's cybersecurity training capabilities. [ + ]
Canberra to expand free public Wi-Fi network
The ACT Government will install more internet access points throughout Canberra and increase the download limit, as part of the CBRFree network. [ + ]
NSW Govt unveils strategy for smart places and infrastructure
The NSW Government has launched a smart places strategy, which will incorporate smart technologies into infrastructure and building projects. [ + ]
NSW Govt enlists MessageXchange for e-invoicing service
The NSW Department of Customer Service has appointed MessageXchange to provide its e-invoicing solution to streamline procure-to-pay solutions. [ + ]
WA Govt commits $8m for Electronic Medical Record System
The McGowan government has committed $8 million to begin planning for a state-wide Electronic Medical Record System, to provide patient-centric health care. [ + ]
Standards Australia releases Smart Cities Standards Roadmap
Standards Australia has released the Smart Cities Standards Roadmap, with 11 recommendations to help local governments roll out smart cities. [ + ]
Many agencies yet to fully implement DMARC
Only two of 18 Australian Government agencies evaluated by Proofpoint have fully implemented DMARC anti-spoofing security protocols. [ + ]
Web resource launched to teach public sector digital skills
A group of public service digital experts are putting together a resource portal aimed at helping teach government employees the digital skills they need. [ + ]
NSW launches revamped Data.NSW portal
The NSW Data Analytics Centre has launched a revamped version of the state's main data sharing portal, Data.NSW. [ + ]
ACSC to hold cyber exercise for water sector
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is inviting water and wastewater companies to register to participate in a two-day cybersecurity drill next year. [ + ]
DTA launches updated Style Manual into beta
The Digital Transformation Agency has launched a public beta of the first update to the government's Style Manual in 18 years. [ + ]
