Qld to set up $12.5m Cyber Security Unit
18 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland government has allocated $12.5m to set up a whole-of-government cybersecurity unit to help agencies prepare for and defend against emerging threats.
US Department of Justice allegedly hacked
09 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn unnamed hacker has reportedly stolen databases including the names and contact details of US FBI and Department of Homeland Security employees, and has already leaked one of the lists.
NSW Dept of Industry fends off cyberattack
05 February, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Department of Industry detected and warded against a cyberattack targeting mining and other sensitive data in December.
ATO extends voice authentication to its mobile app
25 January, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFollowing the successful implementation of voice authentication for callers to the ATO's contact centre last year, the biometric capability has now been expanded to the ATO's mobile app.
EFA calls on AG to call off his "war" with the OAIC
22 January, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingElectronic Frontiers Australia has called on Attorney-General George Brandis to call off his "absurd war of attrition" with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and properly resource the agency.
Turnbull commits to strengthening ties with US on cybersecurity
21 January, 2016Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced how he plans to strengthen ties between Australia and the US on cybersecurity during his official visit to Washington, DC.
Cybercrime, cyber espionage and the 'dark web'
18 November, 2015 by David BraueState and Commonwealth cybersecurity is in limbo as reviews slam inadequate policy and practices, saying that federal and state governments simply aren't taking cybersecurity seriously enough.
WA allocates $5m for statewide CCTV strategy
10 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe WA Government has allocated $5m to help local governments deploy more CCTV cameras as part of an $8.5m plan to build an integrated CCTV network for crime deterrence and easier prosecution.
Proactive risk advice — leading the charge
09 November, 2015 by Theresa M Grafenstine, ISACA International VP and Inspector General of the US House of RepresentativesAn IT audit needs to proactively assess emerging risks if it is to remain relevant, provide value to government agencies and protect against the most significant risks public sector organisations face.
Government instructs ministers not to delete emails
27 October, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn Canada's British Columbia, ministers and political staff have been told not to delete emails in response to a report highly critical of a lack of transparency in government communications.
Identity flagged as government security focus
14 October, 2015 by David BraueDamning assessment of current identity and access management technologies is pushing government agencies to expand the use of facial recognition biometric technology.
PM still uses non-government email service
09 October, 2015Malcolm Turnbull's office has confirmed he has continued using a non-government email service since becoming Prime Minister.
US audit finds weak infosec practices in government
06 October, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US-based Government Accountability Office has found weaknesses in the information security policies and practices of 24 federal agencies.
Fingerprints of 5.6m US federal workers stolen
24 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA major data breach compromised the personal information of around 21.5 million current and former US federal employees, including fingerprint records for an estimated 5.6m workers.
Councils expanding public safety CCTV networks
23 September, 2015 by David BraueAustralian councils are increasingly turning to intelligent CCTV to proactively ensure safety and efficiency in public spaces, with more than half now operating such surveillance systems.
