NZ's OPC to move data to Azure servers
29 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Office of the Privacy Commissioner has arranged to store its application and data on Microsoft's Azure and Office 365 servers in Sydney.
ESTA appoints new CIO
23 October, 2018The Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) in Victoria has just appointed a new CIO.
US military systems wide open to cyber attack
19 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly all weapon system programs tested by the US Defense Department from 2012 to 2017 had mission-critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, an audit has found.
Vic Police adopts Motorola ANPR tech
19 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions' number plate recognition and in-car video technology has been implemented by Victoria Police.
UK facing more than 10 cyber attacks per week
17 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK's National Cyber Security Centre has repelled more than 10 cyber attacks per week — mostly from hostile nation states — over the last two years.
NZ Privacy Commissioner calls for legislative clean-up
10 October, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has recommended that 22 government information matching provisions be repealed.
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.
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.
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.
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.