Building secure AI: a critical guardrail for Australian policymakers
22 November, 2024 by Sarah Sloan, Head Government Affairs and Public Policy ANZ and Indonesia, Palo Alto NetworksWhile AI has the potential to significantly enhance Australia's national security, economic prosperity and social cohesion, ensuring its security is paramount.
LockBit named nastiest malware of 2024
13 November, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLockBit, a ransomware malware known to have been used to attack Australian targets, has been named the nastiest malware of 2024.
Building security-centric AI: why it is key to the government's AI ambitions
12 November, 2024 by Sascha Giese*As government agencies test the waters of AI, public sector leaders must consider how they can secure and protect their investment.
State government agencies still struggling with securing user access
05 November, 2024 by Morey Haber*Audit reports have shown that Australian government agencies in four states experience challenges with privileged access management.
Balancing digital innovation and cybersecurity in the public sector
04 November, 2024 by John Griffin, Chief Technology Officer, Logicalis AustraliaBalancing digital innovation with cybersecurity is not an easy task; however, it is one that public sector CIOs must tackle head on.
Proofpoint email security tools pass IRAP assessment
18 October, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFollowing on from its launch of Australian data centres last year, Proofpoint has completed an IRAP assessment for its email security tools.
Government introduces landmark cybersecurity legislation
16 October, 2024The Australian Government has introduced legislation to create Australia's first standalone Cyber Security Act.
Escalating cyberthreats demand stronger global defence and cooperation
16 October, 2024 by Tom Burt – Corporate Vice President, Customer Security & Trust, MicrosoftA new Microsoft report highlights the growing sophistication and resourcing of nation-state actors and cybercriminals.
Forescout completes IRAP assessment
15 October, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingForescout has completed an IRAP assessment for its cloud security platform, paving the way for its expanded use in the Australian public sector.
Australian Cyber Network officially launched
09 October, 2024The Australian Cyber Network (ACN) has been established to address the current and future needs of the cybersecurity industry.
New guidance on detecting and mitigating AD compromises released
01 October, 2024The ACSC has released new guidance on detection and mitigation strategies to defend Active Directory from compromise.
Five things local councils can do to build cybersecurity resilience
30 September, 2024 by Dan Wright*For local governments that are looking to uplift their cyber resilience, there are five impactful actions that can be taken.
ATO will rename myGovID to myID in November
24 September, 2024The Australian Government's Digital ID app, myGovID, is being renamed in November 2024.
Tenable launches security suite for secure agencies
23 September, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe new Tenable Enclave Security solution is designed to help organisations operating in highly secure environments uncover and address network vulnerabilities.
Government data breaches have increased this year: OAIC
18 September, 2024New statistics show the number of notified data breaches in Australia in the first half of 2024 was at its highest in three and a half years.
