Industry News
DTA publishes cloud sourcing templates
The Digital Transformation Agency is making available two templates for government agencies to use while sourcing cloud products and services. [ + ]
NSW Digital Twin to improve bushfire planning
The NSW Department of Customer Service's Spatial Services arm and CSIRO's Data61 will collaborate to map the location of telecom assets for disaster planning. [ + ]
ACSC updates IRAP program
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated the Information Security Registered Assessor Program with new requirements for assessors. [ + ]
ACSC warns of SolarWinds Orion compromise
The ACSC is urging organisations to immediately patch instances of the SolarWinds Orion monitoring software after it was compromised in a state-sponsored attack. [ + ]
NSW Govt forms Information and Privacy Committee
The NSW Government has appointed a new Information and Privacy Committee, to advise the state government on how best to deliver information. [ + ]
Australia, US armies collaborate on cyberwar training
The Australian and US armies are collaborating to develop a virtual cyber training range for real-world defensive missions. [ + ]
Supporting digital skills development for defence industry
The federal government has released two of its 10 Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Plans, highlighting the importance of information and the cyber domain. [ + ]
WoAG information management policy released
The National Archives of Australia has published a new whole-of-Australian-government information management policy that will take effect on 1 Jan. [ + ]
Qld to trial fuel cell cars powered by local hydrogen
The Queensland Government will conduct a three-year trial of five Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles, powered by locally manufactured hydrogen. [ + ]
US state CIOs call for cybersecurity grants
The US National Association of State CIOs has urged Congress to pass a cybersecurity grant program for states in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. [ + ]
New tech helps track mystery COVID-19 cases
A Coronavirus Mystery Case Tracker has been developed in Victoria, to help epidemiologists save time in contact tracing investigations. [ + ]
Event addresses raising blockchain tech awareness among APS
The APS Blockchain Network launch event has addressed several issues pertaining to the use of blockchain technology among the Australian Public Service. [ + ]
10 million telehealth services provided to rural Australians
Ten million telehealth services have been delivered to 3.2 million Australians in regional and rural communities since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Aussie cyber companies collaborate on training program for ADF
A group of Australian sovereign cyber companies, led by FifthDomain, have created a successful pilot of a fully online cyber training program for the ADF. [ + ]
The Open Group, ITU team up to develop digital govt strategies
The Open Group and the International Telecommunication Union will team up to accelerate the transformation of public services, for effective use of ICT infrastructure. [ + ]
