Security

NSW Reconstruction Authority reveals serious data breach

07 October, 2025

It was revealed over the long weekend that in March a former contractor uploaded data containing the personal information of up to 3000 citizens to ChatGPT.


ACSC says to stay ahead of the quantum threat

07 October, 2025

The Australian Cyber Security Centre says that organisations need to be taking steps now to protect their ICT systems from the threat of CRQCs.


Why Australian state governments need stronger cyber defence

30 September, 2025 by Nicole Quinn, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, Asia Pacific & Japan, Palo Alto Networks | Supplied by: Palo Alto Networks

By breaking down silos, harnessing AI responsibly and securing cloud environments, state governments can build stronger, smarter and more sustainable defences.


ASD and Splunk launch CTIS plug-in

26 September, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Splunk

The Australian Signals Directorate and Splunk have partnered to develop a plug‍-‍in that will help governments and enterprises share critical threat information.


Genetec Security Center SaaS offers faster, smarter investigations

23 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Genetec Australia Pty Ltd

Intelligent automation capabilities in Security Center SaaS now help operators quickly locate video evidence and understand the context surrounding an event.


LastPass completes IRAP assessment

19 September, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: LastPass Australia Pty Ltd

Password manager provider LastPass has successfully completed an IRAP assessment confirming its solutions' alignment with the Information Security Manual.


SWEAR digital content security platform validated by ESI Convergent

16 September, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

SWEAR has validated its SWEAR Security platform, which aims to help organisations ensure the authenticity of video and other media content in the AI era.


Overcoming the AI hype for Australia's public sector

15 September, 2025 by Zak Menegazzi, Cybersecurity Specialist, ANZ, Armis | Supplied by: Armis

True efficiency is about building resilient, automated systems that strip out duplication, cut response times, and free up staff to focus on the decisions that matter.


Government invests in counter-drone capabilities for Defence Force

10 September, 2025

The Australian Government is accelerating the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force to protect personnel and military assets.


ISACA launches AI‍-‍centric certification for security professionals

02 September, 2025 | Supplied by: ISACA

The Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) certification focuses on the implement AI solutions while identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk.


CyberCX to be bought out by Accenture

20 August, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Accenture

Accenture has arranged to make its largest cybersecurity acquisition to date through the purchase of Australia's CyberCX.


BeyondTrust completes IRAP assessment

19 August, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: BeyondTrust

CyberCX has helped BeyondTrust pass an Infosec Registered Assessors Program assessment for its suite of identity security solutions.


The global challenge of achieving cyber resilience

13 August, 2025 by Pieter Danhieux*

There are many challenges to achieving cyber resilience, but topping the list for many organisations is the ongoing shortage of cybersecurity skills.


CyberArk completes IRAP assessment

06 August, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Cyberark Software (Australia) Pty

CyberArk's Identity Security Platform has been found to comply with the standards of the Australian Signals Directorate's Information Security Manual.


Adversaries weaponising and targeting AI at scale: report

05 August, 2025 | Supplied by: CrowdStrike

Adversaries are using GenAI accelerated attacks and exploiting AI agents, exposing autonomous systems as the next enterprise attack surface.


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