Cybercriminals gave government departments a run for their money in 2021 Communications & Technology Government departments recorded the most APAC cyber breach incidents, with physical supply chain disruption the main hostage.
Promoted Will a lack of tech talent derail Australia’s digital ambitions? Wednesday December 1, 2021 By Synergy Group Communications & Technology A perfect storm of pandemic-accelerated digital transformation, lofty Federal Government aspirations and reduced migration is making life difficult for APS recruiters. As has been endlessly…
Signals Directorate teams up with uni to expose students to cyber security Friday November 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Australian Signals Directorate public servants will partner with honours students from ANU under a new grant program to encourage careers in cyber security. …
Cloud computing grows but agencies lacking resources, auditor general hears Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Some South Australian government agencies claim they don’t have the resources or expertise to support the needs of cloud computing. …
Promoted Beyond the marketing hype, ‘zero trust’ has much to offer government Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Zscaler Sponsored Australia’s national and state governments are facing a growing challenge from cyberthreats that have the potential to cause large-scale disruption and loss. Ransomware, phishing campaigns,…
Data integrity examined in face of cyber threats Tuesday September 7, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Communications & Technology The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board takes a close look at the issues auditors must examine when checking the integrity of data.
Premium Columnists Loveable Ned Kelly it ‘aint. Why is Australia so complacent towards ransomware attacks? Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology The ASD says ransomware attacks could cost Australia $30 billion and 160,000+ jobs. So why do cyber security firms see dangerous complacency in Australia?…
Minister talks tough on cyber security Tuesday July 20, 2021 By Chris Johnson Communications & Technology Home affairs minister Karen Andrews said she would repeatedly name China for cyber-attacks if the communist nation continued with its hacking agenda. …
Premium Columnists Financial issues hinder information security in government agencies, ANAO says Thursday June 17, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Communications & Technology An interim report into the key financial controls of 25 entities revealed a range of information security issues, writes Tom Ravlic.
Premium Columnists Vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure: the Colonial Pipeline case Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks The Colonial Pipeline ransomware case exposes the broader problems with the security of critical infrastructure, notably the sort that is run by private providers, and…
NSW to establish cyber hub under new strategy Thursday May 20, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology As part of the strategy's four key commitments, Investment NSW will establish a NSW Cyber Hub to help businesses deliver a range of industry support…
Promoted Sovereign capability and tech procurement Wednesday May 5, 2021 By TechnologyOne Sponsored Australia needs to elevate its local tech industry and build sovereign capacity to ensure local systems and data are resilient against the next ‘Black Swan’…
Compliance obligations driving information governance projects Tuesday May 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology This is the third year of the survey that gauges the status, priorities and challenges of IG organisations in 12 months ahead. Survey results inside.
Critical warning over Microsoft compromised-email risk Thursday April 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Cyber Security Centre urgently advises local organisations to patch new vulnerabilities discovered in the Microsoft Exchange systems.
Cyber Security NSW needs greater oversight role, parliamentary committee finds Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government must provide its cyber security agency with a clearer mandate, more independence and increased authority, according to a parliamentary committee…
