Security

Balancing digital innovation and cybersecurity in the public sector

04 November, 2024 by John Griffin, Chief Technology Officer, Logicalis Australia | Supplied by: Logicalis

Balancing digital innovation with cybersecurity is not an easy task; however, it is one that public sector CIOs must tackle head on.


Proofpoint email security tools pass IRAP assessment

18 October, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Proofpoint Inc.

Following on from its launch of Australian data centres last year, Proofpoint has completed an IRAP assessment for its email security tools.


Government introduces landmark cybersecurity legislation

16 October, 2024

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to create Australia's first standalone Cyber Security Act.


Escalating cyberthreats demand stronger global defence and cooperation

16 October, 2024 by Tom Burt – Corporate Vice President, Customer Security & Trust, Microsoft | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty Ltd

A new Microsoft report highlights the growing sophistication and resourcing of nation-state actors and cybercriminals.


Forescout completes IRAP assessment

15 October, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Forescout Technologies, Inc.

Forescout has completed an IRAP assessment for its cloud security platform, paving the way for its expanded use in the Australian public sector.


Australian Cyber Network officially launched

09 October, 2024

The Australian Cyber Network (ACN) has been established to address the current and future needs of the cybersecurity industry.


New guidance on detecting and mitigating AD compromises released

01 October, 2024

The ACSC has released new guidance on detection and mitigation strategies to defend Active Directory from compromise.


Five things local councils can do to build cybersecurity resilience

30 September, 2024 by Dan Wright* | Supplied by: Atturra

For local governments that are looking to uplift their cyber resilience, there are five impactful actions that can be taken.


ATO will rename myGovID to myID in November

24 September, 2024

The Australian Government's Digital ID app, myGovID, is being renamed in November 2024.


Tenable launches security suite for secure agencies

23 September, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Tenable APAC

The new Tenable Enclave Security solution is designed to help organisations operating in highly secure environments uncover and address network vulnerabilities.


Government data breaches have increased this year: OAIC

18 September, 2024

New statistics show the number of notified data breaches in Australia in the first half of 2024 was at its highest in three and a half years.


Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage ring expands activity: report

13 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Sophos Pty Ltd

Operation Crimson Palace, a Chinese state-sponsored espionage ring, has expanded in Southeast Asia, according to a report by Sophos.


Jamie Norton appointed to ISACA Board of Directors

28 August, 2024 | Supplied by: ISACA

ISACA has appointed the former CISO at the Australian Taxation Office, Jamie Norton, to its Board of Directors.


Government appoints new Director-General of ASD

27 August, 2024

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Abigail Bradshaw as the new Director-General of ASD, effective 6 September.


Boomi completes comprehensive IRAP reassessment

23 August, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Boomi

Boomi has completed a reassessment of its entire enterprise platform under the Information Security Registered Assessors program.


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