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Demystifying zero trust for government

17 December, 2024 by James Rabey*

As 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.


Cyberwarfare 2025: the rise of AI weapons, zero-days and state-sponsored chaos

10 December, 2024 by Nadir Izrael*

Nation-states and rogue factions are rapidly integrating cyber attacks into their military arsenals, with cyber operations becoming a first-strike option in geopolitical conflicts.


Austroads' Digital Trust Service positioned for scalable expansion

10 December, 2024

Austroads' Digital Trust Service can be used to authenticate mobile driver licences issued by the Australian states and territories.


Home Affairs opens consultation on Zero Trust culture

10 December, 2024

The 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

Macquarie 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

Pegasystems has completed an IRAP assessment, paving the way for extended use of its automation solutions by Australian government agencies.


SA school staff to receive cybersecurity awareness training

25 November, 2024

Fortinet has announced a partnership with the Department for Education in South Australia to strengthen cybersecurity awareness for school staff.


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 Networks

While 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-Embling

LockBit, 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 Australia

Balancing 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-Embling

Following 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, 2024

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to create Australia's first standalone Cyber Security Act.


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