NSW to spend $20m to boost cybersecurity
02 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government will adopt a whole-of-government approach to managing cyber risks under a new $20 million Cyber Security Strategy.
ABS seeking supplier for online 2021 Census
19 September, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ABS is seeking a supplier to provide the digital services for the 2021 Census, and it will work closely with applicants to avoid a repeat of the 2016 outage.
CCoE launched by Ava Group
14 September, 2018The Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has been launched by Ava Group.
Queensland's CCC details ICT procurement corruption risks
05 September, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAll Queensland state government departments have been urged to be more aware of the corruption risks associated with the ICT procurement process.
Victorian police receive body-worn cameras
03 September, 2018Body-worn cameras will be introduced to frontline police across the state of Victoria, following a successful pilot.
US Senate urged to pass security reforms
15 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US House Homeland Security Committee has urged the Senate to pass reforms that would establish a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
New Zealand's DIA launches identity app
15 August, 2018New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs is using a secure onboarding mobile app that lets users prove their identity by taking a selfie.
Tas rolls out body-worn cameras for police
08 August, 2018The Tasmanian Government is rolling out body-worn cameras for all police officers in the state.
Data, collaboration key to national and border security
06 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHome Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo has urged global governments to embrace collaboration and analytics to tackle domestic and border security threats.
NZ GCSB's CORTEX wins public trust award
27 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Deloitte IPANZ has recognised the contribution of the GCSB's CORTEX cybersecurity initiative to building trust and confidence in government.
NZ Information Security Manual updated
26 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has released version 3.0 of the New Zealand Information Security Manual.
Queensland appoints defence expert to boost cybersecurity
25 July, 2018Major General Stephen Day (Retired), former senior executive of the National Cyber Centre, will advise the Queensland Government on cybersecurity matters.
US states' IT optimisation threatened by red tape
19 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Association of State CIOs wants the US Government to unify and simplify security regulations to help states optimise their IT operations.
Port Pirie's free public Wi-Fi a hit
18 July, 2018Data usage has doubled since Port Pirie Regional Council launched its free public Wi-Fi 12 months ago.
Burnie region to receive CCTV upgrades
17 July, 2018The federal government is funding CCTV camera upgrades for the Burnie region.
