Govt discusses cybersecurity with industry
06 August, 2015 by GTR staffAn industry roundtable, chaired by Christian Porter, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, today discussed potential strategies to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity landscape.
Australia becomes the world's biggest phishing target
03 October, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffSecurity concerns arise as Australia becomes the most targeted nation by scammers sending phishing emails designed to extract personal data from victims
NSW ServiceFirst secures cloudBuy for treasury, IT procurement
02 October, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffNSW's shared services agency will build a centralised procurement catalogue for ICT and other goods and services using technology from UK firm cloudBuy.
Inside look: the real cost of trust
28 July, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffFew know what goes into ensuring online organisations are who they say they are. GTR tours one of Symantec's 4 digital certificate authorities to find out.
Identity the burning question for Fire and Rescue NSW
23 July, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffNSW Fire and Rescue has built an extensive identity and access management (IAM) framework that's managing large numbers of people and resources.
New Zealand's model identity model
22 July, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffNew Zealand's RealMe identity service has set an example for government agencies seeking to establish portable, universal identity services.
I am what IAM
22 July, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffDemand for identity and access management (IAM) solutions is driving new investments across government agencies securing cloud and citizen services.
Biometrics key to border-security efficiency: Morrison
21 May, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffA presentation by border protection minister Scott Morrison will highlight the role of biometrics in the government's Customs-Immigration reinvention.
Which smartphone is most secure?
17 March, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffThe rise of bring your own device (BYOD) demand is forcing government departments to reconsider their assumptions about smartphone security.
Hackers target government security more than other industries
13 March, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment agencies are targeted more frequently by hackers than any other industry, an analysis by security vendor FireEye has found.
SA Police tap NEC fingerprint scanning for mobile identity checks
17 February, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffSA Police will use a mobile fingerprint scanning biometric system from NEC to confirm the identity of suspects while still on the scene.
Online child safety measures up for comment until 7 March
30 January, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffMembers of the public have until 7 March to comment on the government's online child safety measures, which include faster takedown of social-media content.
The ten worst data disasters of 2013: Kroll
22 November, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffBrisbane-based data recovery firm Kroll Ontrack sees everything from waterlogged hard drives to lost movie masters. Here are 2013's worst data disasters.
Canberra facility builds Lockheed Martin's cyber security skills
25 October, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment contractor Lockheed Martin will build up its cybersecurity skills capability through a new cyber security centre opened this month in the ACT.
Government using more security-compromised apps than other industries: Check Point
20 August, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment organisations are using more security-compromised applications than organisations in four other industries, a Check Point report has concluded.
