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.
Can the Cyber Taskforce achieve its goals?
21 September, 2020 by Garry BarnesBasic governance and risk management fundamentals and root causes, beyond the Taskforce's remit, need to be addressed.
Telstra working to block myGov SMS scams
17 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Services Australia on a pilot project to block scam SMSes impersonating myGov and Centrelink.
Government consulting on Data Availability Bill
16 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has released the exposure draft of a new Bill aimed at enabling more effective information sharing between agencies.
SA agencies wasting money on legacy software
10 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSouth Australian agencies are running hundreds of sometimes unsupported legacy applications and spending millions to maintain them, an audit has found.
US issues cybersecurity space policy
09 September, 2020The United States has issued a cybersecurity policy for its space systems, establishing a set of principles to enhance cyber defences in space.
Service NSW reports theft of 738 GB of customer data
08 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingService NSW has fallen victim to an email compromise attack, resulting in the theft of 738 GB of documents containing data on 186,000 customers and staff.
OAIC releases Corporate Plan, prioritises right to privacy
03 September, 2020The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its corporate plan for 2020–21 to help increase public trust in data protection.
Password management solves a council's IT concerns
02 September, 2020LastPass password management has become a critical asset in helping Lockyer Valley Regional Council staff members perform their jobs.
Large-scale hackathon returns in October 2020
31 August, 2020Ethical hackers and investigators will reconvene across the country in 2020 for the National Missing Persons Hackathon, now an entirely online event.
Emerging cybersecurity threats affecting government
28 August, 2020 by Glenn MaidenIt's essential for government organisations to proactively manage security alongside remote access to facilitate effective remote working well into the future.
Small business grant program to fund cybersecurity research
21 August, 2020A new industry support program has been launched to recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats by developing ambitious capabilities for the ADF.
CISA holds latest Cyber Storm
18 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency simulated a major attack on the nation's critical infrastructure in the latest Cyber Storm exercise.
Defence to bolster cyber training capabilities
14 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has detailed its $1.4bn commitment to improving Defence's cybersecurity training capabilities.
NSW Govt enlists MessageXchange for e-invoicing service
12 August, 2020The NSW Department of Customer Service has appointed MessageXchange to provide its e-invoicing solution to streamline procure-to-pay solutions.
