NSW Government funding new Cyber Academy
10 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUsing seed funding from the NSW Government, Uni of Wollongong, Deloitte, TAFE NSW and Swinburne University of Technology will jointly launch a new Cyber Academy.
Modernising Australia's government IT
07 June, 2022 by David Arthur, Security Architect A/NZ, F5 Networks | Supplied by: F5The Australian Government is behind other industries when it comes to modernisation of services and their transfer into contemporary environments.
Orro expands focus on govt agencies
30 May, 2022Network and digital infrastructure provider Orro Group has announced the acquisition of security partner RIOT Solutions as part of a growth strategy.
archTIS launches NC Protect on Azure Marketplaces
19 May, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra-based archTIS has launched its NC Protect for Microsoft 365 on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and Azure Government Marketplace platforms.
Disruptionware: preparing for new age cyber attacks
19 May, 2022 | Supplied by: ManageEngineRansomware is just the top of the cybercriminal iceberg. More sophisticated and savvy cyber attackers are moving to a new weapon: disruptionware.
Akamai–Fujitsu alliance to combat rising cyberthreat
04 May, 2022A new strategic relationship will help Australian-based organisations to defend against ransomware and cybersecurity attacks.
Individuals now top target for cybercrooks
04 May, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCyber attacks against individuals increased 73% during the six months to April, positioning people as the top attack sector, according to Trellix.
Orgs want more government support on security
22 April, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian organisations are eager for more government support in responding to cyber threats, but are worried that new government mandates will be too onerous.
Employee behaviours threaten govt cybersecurity
14 April, 2022A study into highly regulated, high-risk industries, including government, looks at the tradeoffs between security and employee experience.
Service NSW to adopt face biometrics
07 April, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government is engaging with vendors over the planned deployment of photo-matching technology for identity verification.
Australia's security posture "rapidly deteriorating"
06 April, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has warned that Australia is facing a "rapidly deteriorating security environment".
Aussie AI traffic tech wins at Intertraffic 2022
06 April, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAcusensus has won a major traffic industry award for its Heads-Up driver safety solution that can autonomously detect non-compliance with road rules.
GCSB wins Best Security Project at iSANZ 2021
23 March, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand national security agency the Government Communications Security Bureau has picked up the Best Security Project Award at the 2021 iSANZ Awards.
Outgoing AustCyber CEO heads to EY
22 March, 2022Outgoing AustCyber CEO Michelle Price will join EY as Partner in the Oceania cybersecurity, privacy and trusted technology practice.
Physical security systems at risk of cyber attack
17 March, 2022 by George Moawad, ANZ Country Manager, Genetec | Supplied by: Genetec Australia Pty LtdLarge or small, any government organisation, school district or higher education institution is vulnerable to a disruptive and costly cyber attack.