Okta completes IRAP assessments
20 February, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIdentity-as-a-Service provider Okta has announced the completion of IRAP assessments for its core platforms.
Sparx Solutions to join Victorian Government cyber panel
19 February, 2025Sparx Solutions is partnering with ProcessUnity to provide third-party data risk assessment for Victorian Government entities.
Audit finds agencies ramped up AI in 2024 with no policies in place
12 February, 2025An audit by ANAO found that at least 20 government entities were using artificial intelligence last year without any policies in place governing its use.
Fortinet opens new Australian headquarters
11 February, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Fortinet Australia Pty LtdFortinet's new Australian headquarters in North Sydney will serve as the security company's first Asia-Pacific innovation hub.
Reflecting on the government DeepSeek ban
05 February, 2025 by Andrew Grealy*The AI arms race, especially between major players like DeepSeek, Alibaba, ByteDance and their US counterparts, is a double-edged sword.
Government invests $6.4 million in cybersecurity network for health sector
29 January, 2025Australia's health sector receives a $6.4 million cybersecurity boost with the creation of a new threat information-sharing network.
Elastic completes IRAP assessment for Elastic Cloud
24 January, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: ElasticElastic's public cloud managed data search management service Elastic Cloud has been certified to manage Australian government data at the Protected level.
New ACSC head appointed
14 January, 2025Stephanie Crowe has been appointed as the new Head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
Demystifying zero trust for government
17 December, 2024 by James Rabey* | Supplied by: Macquarie GovernmentAs zero trust becomes more central to ICT environments, it needs to be considered not just as an adjustment but the next evolution of securing vital networks.
Austroads' Digital Trust Service positioned for scalable expansion
10 December, 2024Austroads' Digital Trust Service can be used to authenticate mobile driver licences issued by the Australian states and territories.
Cyberwarfare 2025: the rise of AI weapons, zero-days and state-sponsored chaos
10 December, 2024 by Nadir Izrael* | Supplied by: ArmisNation-states and rogue factions are rapidly integrating cyber attacks into their military arsenals, with cyber operations becoming a first-strike option in geopolitical conflicts.
Home Affairs opens consultation on Zero Trust culture
10 December, 2024The Department of Home Affairs has released a consultation paper on embedding a Zero Trust culture in government departments and agencies.
Phishing-resistant MFA: elevating security standards in the public sector
29 November, 2024 by Vincent Delitz*Phishing remains a significant issue for government agencies, and current MFA solutions often fall short in addressing the threat.
Macquarie Government deploys SASE for federal agency
29 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Macquarie GovernmentMacquarie Government has expanded its partnership with Netskope following its deployment of the Netskope One platform for a federal government agency.
Pegasystems completes IRAP assessment
26 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Pegasystems Pty LtdPegasystems has completed an IRAP assessment, paving the way for extended use of its automation solutions by Australian government agencies.
