Communications cybersecurity to be top of agenda at CCV
21 October, 2020 by Jonathan NallyLeading experts from the NSW Government, NIST and the private sector will spearhead the cybersecurity discussion at the Comms Connect Virtual Conference Series.
Govt appoints advisory panel for Cyber Security Strategy
21 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra CEO Andy Penn will chair an industry advisory panel tasked with helping guide the implementation of the government's Cyber Security Strategy 2020.
COVID-19 has highlighted privacy and transparency issues
20 October, 2020The pandemic has focused attention on privacy and created opportunities for transparency through the proactive release of government information, says the OAIC.
Want to be a spy? NZSIS, GCSB want to hear from you
20 October, 2020New Zealand intelligence agencies NZSIS and GCSB have launched a recruitment campaign to attract a diverse range of people, with 170 positions available.
Government releases updated science and tech priorities
16 October, 2020The Australian Government has released the updated National Security Science and Technology Priorities, with a view to strengthen Australia's national security.
Government ramps up war on encryption
13 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia, UK, US, New Zealand, Canada, India and Japan have signed a statement urging tech companies to facilitate legal access by LEOs to encrypted content.
Australian elections due for IT systems upgrade
12 October, 2020The federal government will invest $96.7 million over three years to modernise Australia's key election IT systems.
ASD launches annual cyber survey
07 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Signals Directorate is urging all Commonwealth Government CISOs to respond to its annual cybersecurity survey.
NSW introduces digital rules engine
07 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government aims to modernise the process of complying with state government regulations with the introduction of a rules-as-code platform.
New computer user interface boosts collection of ISR data
07 October, 2020The Wagardi Mission System is a new computer user interface that is designed to help analysts search for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.
WA to open whole-of-government SOC
02 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Western Australian Government will spend $1.8m to establish a new whole-of-government Cyber Security Operations Centre.
Reuse-Recycle IT secure IT equipment disposal
01 October, 2020Reuse-Recycle IT is an ISO-, PSPF- and ISM-compliant provider of certified secure technology disposal for government and industry.
Enrolments open for ADF Cyber Gap Program
24 September, 2020The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program is taking enrolments, and offers financial support, mentoring and Defence work experience for cyber students.
US NSA releases guide to multifactor solutions
24 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Security Agency has released new guidance on evaluating and implementing multifactor authentication solutions in government systems.
NSA releases telework security advice
22 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Security Agency has published guidance aimed at helping public service employees maintain security while teleworking.
