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New data sovereignty framework launched

New data sovereignty framework launched

All government data will now be stored onshore as part of a new strategy overseen by the Digital Transformation Agency

Charbel Kadib Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Op-Ed: GDPR — Opportunities or threats for Australian businesses?

Op-Ed: GDPR — Opportunities or threats for Australian businesses?

The costs and benefits of the new regulatory framework for the technological ecosystem.

Geoffrey Coley Thu, 10 Jun 2021
Pega and WithYouWithMe to train ex-military in critical IT skills for free

Pega and WithYouWithMe to train ex-military in critical IT skills for free

Pegasystems and WithYouWithMe have partnered to enhance the employability of veterans through digital upskilling.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021
ICT industry calls for greater government engagement

ICT industry calls for greater government engagement

The government has undervalued the importance of the ICT sector and must better engage with the industry to address ...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021
New phishing attack targets over 150 US government agencies

New phishing attack targets over 150 US government agencies

Microsoft reports new phishing attacks targeted staff at 150 US government agencies and related organisations.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021
Stakeholder backs government push for mandatory reporting of cyber attacks

Stakeholder backs government push for mandatory reporting of cyber attacks

Jacqueline Jayne, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 APAC, has backed Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo’s call ...

Thu, 27 May 2021
UniSA hit by ‘unplanned service interruptions’

UniSA hit by ‘unplanned service interruptions’

The university has reported a number of incidents across its ICT network, including a disruption to the staff’s email ...

Charbel Kadib Wed, 19 May 2021
Op-Ed: As cyber attacks continue to threaten Australia, government organisations need to fight back

Op-Ed: As cyber attacks continue to threaten Australia, government organisations need to fight back

If 2020 showed us anything, it’s that organisations — big and small, public and private, for profit and non-profit — ...

Stephanie Boo Wed, 19 May 2021
Op-Ed: Closing the ‘cloud visibility gap’

Op-Ed: Closing the ‘cloud visibility gap’

One well-established impact of COVID has been the acceleration of organisations’ digital transformation plans and the ...

David Puza Thu, 13 May 2021
Cyber attack shuts down largest oil pipeline in US, state of emergency declared

Cyber attack shuts down largest oil pipeline in US, state of emergency declared

Cyber criminal gang DarkSide executed a ransomware attack against the US, shutting down their largest oil pipeline and ...

Liam Garman Wed, 12 May 2021
Op-Ed: The future of supply chain cyber attacks and how to be prepared

Op-Ed: The future of supply chain cyber attacks and how to be prepared

The high-profile SolarWinds SUNBURST cyber attack that affected organisations across the globe has shone a spotlight on ...

Glen Maloney Thu, 06 May 2021
Telstra provider hacked, business SIM data stolen

Telstra provider hacked, business SIM data stolen

Telstra provider Schepisi Communications was allegedly hacked this week, leaking the SIM data of tens of thousands of ...

Liam Garman Wed, 05 May 2021
Government urges users to update device software

Government urges users to update device software

Australians have been urged to implement basic cyber security protocols across their electronic devices.

Tue, 04 May 2021