David Hollingworth

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David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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Op-Ed: Building a cyber resilient Australia – insights from the Office of the CTO

The Australian government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its cyber security landscape by releasing a discussion paper aimed at embedding a zero-trust ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 26 Dec 2024

Industry predictions for 2025: What can government do to combat cyber crime?

It’s been a year of policy firsts for the Australian government, but the new year looks just as challenging for politicians at home and abroad – and for their ...

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 23 Dec 2024

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Interview: Deepen Desai on ransomware gangs and the question of paying up

Zscaler’s chief security officer and head of research believes paying a ransom can sometimes be the only option to keep sensitive data safe.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Op-Ed: Analysis – zero-trust consultation paper an important step for the nation

The recent release by the Australian government of a discussion paper outlining the guiding principles for creating a zero-trust security culture is an important step for ...

SECURITY • Sun, 22 Dec 2024

Industry predictions for 2025 part 1: What does the threat landscape look like in the coming year?

When it comes to cyber security, the one thing that never changes is that the state of play changes all the time.

SECURITY • Sun, 22 Dec 2024

5G Networks reveals takeover bid of AUCyber

The Australian digital services firm has announced an unconditional, on-market takeover bid of the struggling cyber security company.

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Industry predictions for 2025 part 1: How will the industry itself change in the next 12 months

Cyber security is an inherently people-based problem – it’s one thing to wonder how the hackers may adapt in 2025, but what about the people on the other side of the ...

SECURITY • Thu, 19 Dec 2024

Interview: Deepen Desai on the evolving threat landscape and AI risks and benefits

ZScaler’s chief security officer and head of research thinks AI will end up being a boon for network defenders and cyber criminals.

SECURITY • Wed, 18 Dec 2024

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Industry predictions for 2025 part 1: Artificial intelligence advances, risks, and uptake

It’s that time of year again, when we cast our collective gaze as an industry forward and pontificate on what may come next.

TECH • Wed, 18 Dec 2024