Government invests $6.4 million in cybersecurity network for health sector
29 January, 2025Australia's health sector receives a $6.4 million cybersecurity boost with the creation of a new threat information-sharing network.
Elastic completes IRAP assessment for Elastic Cloud
24 January, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingElastic's public cloud managed data search management service Elastic Cloud has been certified to manage Australian government data at the Protected level.
New ACSC head appointed
14 January, 2025Stephanie Crowe has been appointed as the new Head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
Demystifying zero trust for government
17 December, 2024 by James Rabey*As zero trust becomes more central to ICT environments, it needs to be considered not just as an adjustment but the next evolution of securing vital networks.
Home Affairs opens consultation on Zero Trust culture
10 December, 2024The Department of Home Affairs has released a consultation paper on embedding a Zero Trust culture in government departments and agencies.
Cyberwarfare 2025: the rise of AI weapons, zero-days and state-sponsored chaos
10 December, 2024 by Nadir Izrael*Nation-states and rogue factions are rapidly integrating cyber attacks into their military arsenals, with cyber operations becoming a first-strike option in geopolitical conflicts.
Austroads' Digital Trust Service positioned for scalable expansion
10 December, 2024Austroads' Digital Trust Service can be used to authenticate mobile driver licences issued by the Australian states and territories.
Phishing-resistant MFA: elevating security standards in the public sector
29 November, 2024 by Vincent Delitz*Phishing remains a significant issue for government agencies, and current MFA solutions often fall short in addressing the threat.
Macquarie Government deploys SASE for federal agency
29 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMacquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope following its deployment of the Netskope One platform for a federal government agency.
Pegasystems completes IRAP assessment
26 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPegasystems has completed an IRAP assessment, paving the way for extended use of its automation solutions by Australian government agencies.
SA school staff to receive cybersecurity awareness training
25 November, 2024Fortinet has announced a partnership with the Department for Education in South Australia to strengthen cybersecurity awareness for school staff.
Building secure AI: a critical guardrail for Australian policymakers
22 November, 2024 by Sarah Sloan, Head Government Affairs and Public Policy ANZ and Indonesia, Palo Alto NetworksWhile AI has the potential to significantly enhance Australia's national security, economic prosperity and social cohesion, ensuring its security is paramount.
LockBit named nastiest malware of 2024
13 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLockBit, a ransomware malware known to have been used to attack Australian targets, has been named the nastiest malware of 2024.
Building security-centric AI: why it is key to the government's AI ambitions
12 November, 2024 by Sascha Giese*As government agencies test the waters of AI, public sector leaders must consider how they can secure and protect their investment.
State government agencies still struggling with securing user access
05 November, 2024 by Morey Haber*Audit reports have shown that Australian government agencies in four states experience challenges with privileged access management.
