A Titanic lesson — changing governments' fate with the 'Essential 8'
02 March, 2020As agencies try to navigate at full speed through the murky waters of transformation and change, they're simultaneously opening themselves up to increased cyber-attacks.
Improving cyber resilience a nationwide effort
04 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDepartment of Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo believes improving cyber preparedness, resilience and response requires a society-wide approach.
US Cyber Command, NSA team to keep elections secure
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe US is "laser focused" on securing its election processes from foreign interference, including by using 'hunt forward' operations led by military experts.
UK ICO states position on live facial recognition
29 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has called on the UK Government to urgently introduce a statutory and binding code of practice for LFR.
OVIC updates security incident notification scheme details
28 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe scheme requires agencies or bodies to inform OVIC of incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of public sector information.
Pacific region in need of cybersecurity standards: report
23 January, 2020Pacific countries need to develop and adopt internationally aligned cybersecurity standards if they're going to grow and protect their digital economies.
US NASCIO calls for harmonised security regulations
23 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity features heavily in the the US National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) list of its top advocacy priorities for 2020.
GPA issues call for Reference Panel members
22 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Global Privacy Assembly — formerly the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners — is calling for members for a panel of experts.
Secure health messaging standard to be mandated
22 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe state, territory and federal governments have jointly agreed to develop a mandatory national standard for secure messaging between healthcare providers.
Emergency Declaration provides special privacy powers
22 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA federal Emergency Declaration is giving agencies and private organisations emergency privacy powers to help those affected by the bushfires.
Interview: Michael Warnock, SecureAuth
21 January, 2020In our annual Leaders in Technology series, we ask the experts what the year ahead holds. Today we talk identity and security with SecureAuth's Michael Warnock.
Building a strong foundation for cyber security
20 January, 2020Modern leadership demands cyber security by default, requiring a strategic approach to cyber security management through all layers of government.
ACSC outlines Office macro security measures
16 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Cyber Security Centre has released updated information outlining steps that can be taken to protect against malicious Microsoft Office macros.
US report outlines guidance for cyber collaboration
16 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe report details the efforts US states are making to boost collaboration with local government counterparts in cyber resilience matters.
Agencies urged to install Patch Tuesday security fixes
15 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACSC has urged all users to apply Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes, while in the US agencies have been given 10 business days to comply.