Identity the burning question for Fire and Rescue NSW
23 July, 2014 by GovTechReview StaffNSW Fire and Rescue has built an extensive identity and access management (IAM) framework that's managing large numbers of people and resources.
New Zealand's model identity model
22 July, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
New Zealand's RealMe identity service has set an example for government agencies seeking to establish portable, universal identity services.
I am what IAM
22 July, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
Demand for identity and access management (IAM) solutions is driving new investments across government agencies securing cloud and citizen services.
Biometrics key to border-security efficiency: Morrison
21 May, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
A presentation by border protection minister Scott Morrison will highlight the role of biometrics in the government's Customs-Immigration reinvention.
Which smartphone is most secure?
17 March, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
The rise of bring your own device (BYOD) demand is forcing government departments to reconsider their assumptions about smartphone security.
Hackers target government security more than other industries
13 March, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
Government agencies are targeted more frequently by hackers than any other industry, an analysis by security vendor FireEye has found.
SA Police tap NEC fingerprint scanning for mobile identity checks
17 February, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
SA Police will use a mobile fingerprint scanning biometric system from NEC to confirm the identity of suspects while still on the scene.
Online child safety measures up for comment until 7 March
30 January, 2014 by GovTechReview Staff
Members of the public have until 7 March to comment on the government's online child safety measures, which include faster takedown of social-media content.
The ten worst data disasters of 2013: Kroll
22 November, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
Brisbane-based data recovery firm Kroll Ontrack sees everything from waterlogged hard drives to lost movie masters. Here are 2013's worst data disasters.
Canberra facility builds Lockheed Martin's cyber security skills
25 October, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
Government contractor Lockheed Martin will build up its cybersecurity skills capability through a new cyber security centre opened this month in the ACT.
Government using more security-compromised apps than other industries: Check Point
20 August, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
Government organisations are using more security-compromised applications than organisations in four other industries, a Check Point report has concluded.
ICT inaction risks e-government disaster: AIIA
06 May, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
AIIA says the Australian Bureau of Statistics must increase its monitoring and reporting of e-government ICT initiatives to boost Australia's e-gov standing
Mobile BYOD sandbox tech gets Defence security tick
14 March, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
DSD certification for Good Technology's mobile security tech will empower government bodies wanting to introduce BYOD (bring your own device) strategies.
DSD: Security defenders at the gateway
18 February, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
The Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) is the Australian government's peak information security body. GTR asks how they keep up with ever-changing threats.
Australia no malware source but new security threats persist
14 February, 2013 by GovTechReview Staff
Tight security controls have prevented Australia becoming a major malware host but user ignorance and the crush of new attacks still threaten governments.
