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New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite communications

New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite communications

Newly opened Defence space operations roles will seek to mitigate cyber risk and promote secure satellite ...

Robert Dougherty Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Roblox on federal notice amid child safety risk reports

Roblox on federal notice amid child safety risk reports

Roblox has been put on notice by the federal government following reports of child safety risks.

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 10 Feb 2026
US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

The US Department of Defense (DOD) has merged two advisory groups to create a fresh board.

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Australia has announced a joint declaration on establishing a Parseria Foun Ba Era Foun (New Partnership for a New Era) ...

Robert Dougherty Fri, 30 Jan 2026
NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy

NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy

The 2026–2028 NSW Government Cyber Security Strategy will focus on current risks and address emerging threats with a ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative

Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative

Experts are dismayed as the Office of Management and Budget rolls back the OMB Memorandum M-22-18: Enhancing the ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 28 Jan 2026
eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban

eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has asked Australians to provide feedback on the social media age ban as it reviews its ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Information commissioner urges improvement of transparency regarding automated decision making in government

Information commissioner urges improvement of transparency regarding automated decision making in government

The commissioner says, “clear information about automated decision making is essential to building trust and ensuring ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Jan 2026
New Zealand unveils AI efficiency program for public service industry

New Zealand unveils AI efficiency program for public service industry

New Zealand has announced a new program that is set to modernise the public service industry through the adoption and ...

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 20 Jan 2026
UK’s new cyber legislation leaves public service exempt from reporting

UK’s new cyber legislation leaves public service exempt from reporting

The UK government last week unveiled its new Government Cyber Action Plan, which aims to keep digital services secure as ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Survey: Experts excited by Australian AI Safety Institute opportunities

Survey: Experts excited by Australian AI Safety Institute opportunities

Australia’s position as a middle power could be a boon, but the dangers of a restrictive bureaucracy could scare key ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 13 Jan 2026
UK unveils new cyber security action plan for government bodies

UK unveils new cyber security action plan for government bodies

The UK has openly acknowledged that its approach to cyber security is flawed as the nation reaches a “critically high” ...

Bethany Alvaro Thu, 08 Jan 2026
‘Systematic non-compliance’: NSW Health at potential risk of cyber security threats, audit finds

‘Systematic non-compliance’: NSW Health at potential risk of cyber security threats, audit finds

NSW Health is under heat after a report from the Audit Office of NSW found major non-compliance with the cyber security ...

Bethany Alvaro Wed, 07 Jan 2026