Many experts believe that autonomous vehicles will be ready for public use on Australian roads by 2020. Operation of autonomous vehicles will be heavily reliant on a robust cloud system that enables
vehicles to communicate with infrastructure in order to navigate its surroundings safely. While
autonomous driving technology from an automotive standpoint exists today, infrastructure still has
some way to go in supporting this technology beyond controlled trials. Read More
Seizing the opportunity to accelerate, reform and deliver personalised government services requires more than intent. It requires world class infrastructure backed by the accrued intelligence, wisdom and capability of global partners delivered on local ground. Read More
The Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight cyber threat mitigation strategies should be mandatory for federal agencies, recommends a joint parliamentary committee, whose members are also keen to see the Tax Office and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection achieve full compliance. Read More
It pays to make security culture practical and inclusive. If users are flouting the rules, look at what can be changed to make their jobs easier. Read More
There’s now an executive imperative to harness cyber security to empower truly digital government. That means a delegated, tactical footing just doesn’t cut it anymore. Time for a tour beyond the comfort zone. Read More
Australian government agencies and organisations have typically prepared for massive electronic attacks from overseas. But that’s changed. New data showing a major increase in locally launched cyber attacks shows the real threats are now close to, or at home. Just look inside your smart TV. Read More
We all know the Australian Defence Force has some offensive information warfare capability, but private security providers are also attacking the attackers to help defend government agencies and businesses, according to the Prime Minister's cyber security delegate Dan Tehan. Read More
The PM warns the biggest ICT security risk is not software or hardware but warmware -- human users -- as another federal cyber security body sets up shop and diplomats prepare to bolster cyber-defense across the Indo-Pacific. Read More
Newly famous as the watchdog of the 2016 Census, a massive IT expansion will significantly expand the ASD's cyber capabilities. Future needs won't be solved by current procurement mechanisms, it says. Read More
The threat level is significantly up and Australia is falling well behind on cybersecurity. Australian government agencies need a rethink on how they manage and secure vital online platforms for citizens. Read More
Cyber security must be a community effort in which agencies, industry and citizens can learn from each others' experiences, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said today. He warned the trend of cyber attacks is a threat to Australia's Defence capability. Read More
NSW is at risk of accidents and traffic chaos until the state updates its IT security, the auditor-general warns in assessments of critical traffic and water infrastructure. Read More
