NSW developing 2020 cyber security strategy Communications & Technology The sector-wide 2020 strategy would replace the state's 2018 cyber security strategy, as well as the NSW Cyber Industry Development Strategy, by combining them into… Read more
‘More lethal and long-range capabilities’: Government invests $270b in defence Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the policy would prioritise the Indo-Pacific region, ensure Defence has more durable supply chains, and “create more high-tech… Read more
Promoted Privileged access an urgent fix in government cyber priorities Friday June 26, 2020 By CyberArk Sponsored The Australian Cyber Security Centre is battening down the nation’s IT security hatches, not just for the federal government but states, councils, industry and academia. Read more
NSW government creates cyber taskforce Tuesday June 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The group will consist of industry experts from a range of sectors, including defence, energy, health, and financial services, and is the result of a… Read more
ACT Public Service burdened by agencies’ data security issues, audit found Monday June 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory A low level of data security awareness among staff across ACT government agencies has increased the risk of data breaches in the territory, according to… Read more
NSW invests $1.6b in digital infrastructure fund Friday June 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government will invest a record $1.6 billion into digital infrastructure and cyber security capability as part of its plan to embark… Read more
Government concerned over international cyber threats Wednesday May 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Cyber Security Centre on Wednesday said they’re concerned about reports of malicious cyber actors seeking… Read more
OAIC publishes new privacy guidance for government agencies Monday May 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has called on government agencies to look at their privacy controls and build in privacy by design during… Read more
Senior federal government staff member’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19 phishing campaign Tuesday April 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has ramped up its fight against malicious cyber activity to protect local families, businesses, and the health sector, according… Read more
‘No one is tracking you’: Stuart Robert urges public to trust COVID-19 tracing app Friday April 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Government services minister Stuart Robert has been spreading the word about the government’s incoming COVID-19 tracing app, which has been based on the technology currently… Read more
Commonwealth agencies ‘vulnerable to cyberthreats’, according to Australian Signals Directorate Wednesday April 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence A new report to parliament from the Australian Signals Directorate and Attorney-General’s Department has been released this week in response to recommendations from the Joint… Read more
Promoted Cyber threats likely to rise due to COVID-19 Friday April 3, 2020 By VeroGuard Systems Sponsored The increased prevalence of remote working due to COVID-19 by businesses and governments has seen a parallel lift in cyber attacks. Read more
Federal cloud services certification program ceases following review Wednesday March 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Federal agencies will no longer need to seek approval from Australia’s top cyber spy agency when purchasing cloud services. Read more
Government entities must strengthen cyber defence capabilities, ASD boss says Tuesday March 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate has urged government organisations and businesses to treat cyber security with the same concern as financial performance, audits… Read more
Premium Expert briefings What the Iowa caucus app failure can teach government about successful digital transformation Friday February 7, 2020 By Chris Woods Communications & Technology The Iowa caucus gives Australia an excellent case study in how governments — or political parties, as the case may be — can do literally… Read more
