Shipping safety tool developed by LINZ
27 February, 2017A new tool for shipping safety has been developed by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).
Pentagon uses crowd to plug security gaps
16 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCrowd security intelligence company Synack uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Pentagon's secure file transfer system within a matter of hours.
UK govt urged to lift cybersecurity game
16 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA report into the UK government's cybersecurity performance has found that it is struggling to find qualified security staff and that current breach reporting processes are "inconsistent and dysfunctional".
Life support for public healthcare IT
13 February, 2017 by David BraueWith consumer trust shaken by recent data breaches, Australia's convalescing healthcare IT ecosystem needs a shot in the arm.
ACORN fights cybercrime dangers
07 February, 2017With more than 45,500 cybercrime reports during 2016, the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) is continuing its crackdown.
CCTV Grants open for local SA councils
23 January, 2017The South Australian Government has committed $500,000 per year for the CCTV Grants Program.
USA's first Federal CISO steps down suddenly
20 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGeneral Gregory Touhill, President Obama's appointment as the USA's first Federal CISO, has left federal service after 33 years.
Techstars Technology Accelerator will support Australian defence
11 January, 2017Techstars has launched its first Defence and Security Accelerator in Adelaide.
Govt to open Cyber Security Growth Centre
06 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has earmarked $31.9m to establish the new Australian Cyber Security Growth Centre and appointed Atlassian director of security Craig Davies to lead it.
Victoria teams with Virginia to fight cybercrime
21 November, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVictoria's premier has signed an agreement with the governor of the state of Virginia — the USA's largest defence sector state — to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.
Young Australians encouraged into cybersecurity careers
10 November, 2016Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence have been approved by the federal government with a view to improving Australia's cybersecurity.
Telecommunications legislation to protect national security
10 November, 2016The federal government has introduced legislation designed to better protect Australia's telecommunications networks.
Department 13 counter-drone on display
09 November, 2016The MESMER counter-drone solution will be demonstrated by Department 13 to defence, security and law enforcement personnel.
The inevitable breach — what you need to know
07 November, 2016 by Graeme Pyper, Regional Director A/NZ, GemaltoTraditional data security methods don't work anymore, so it's time to move away from breach prevention and towards a 'secure breach' approach.
OAIC to hold de-identification workshop
31 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is holding a half-day workshop on data de-identification as part of next month's GovInnovate summit in Canberra.
