OVIC publishes revised data security standards
14 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has brought version 2.0 of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards into full effect.
My Health Record privacy complaints spiked in 2018–19
14 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingComplaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner related to the My Health Record system spiked prior to the end of the opt-out period.
Bootcamp to boost regional cybersecurity capabilities
13 November, 2019Government officials from ASEAN and Pacific countries will soon have access to a bootcamp designed to improve the region's cybersecurity capabilities.
OAIC helps drive international privacy collaboration
07 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner sponsored two resolutions at the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners.
RAAF to train new cyber warfare workforce
05 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe first successful candidates for the RAAF's new Cyber Warfare Officer and Cyber Warfare Analyst job titles will commence training in February.
Court orders issued for stolen NZ Commerce Commission data
22 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's High Court has issued orders prohibiting anyone coming into possession of Commerce Commission data stolen in a burglary from publishing it.
No data stolen in Victoria hospital attack
15 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA forensic investigation on the attack of hospitals in the Gippsland and Southwest Victoria regions has found no evidence any patient data was compromised.
NZ Commerce Commission discloses data leak
09 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Commerce Commission has warned that documents potentially containing confidential business information have been exposed following a burglary.
UK parliament plans to lift cyber capability
03 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK's parliament is seeking a consultant to help shape a two-year program aimed at improving its cybersecurity capability.
Victorian hospitals infected by ransomware
01 October, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA number of hospitals and health services in parts of Victoria have fallen victim to a ransomware attack, and are facing disruption as a result.
Government to access security operations centre as-a-service
30 September, 2019A new security operations centre as-a-service (SOCaaS) launched today to help improve Australian Government agencies' cybersecurity capabilities.
Governments adopting AI surveillance faster than expected
26 September, 2019Governments are adopting AI surveillance technologies faster and more widely than experts anticipated, according to a new report.
Multidisciplinary team conquers 2019 Cyber War Games
10 September, 2019The team was championed based on their teamwork, communication, planning, critical thinking and creativity during the cyber attack against Shell Cove.
DHS holds third Cyber War Games
09 September, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOperation Tsunami, the DHS's third annual Cyber War Games, aimed to build critical cyber skills and encourage collaboration across the security sector.
ACSC updates Information Security Manual
06 September, 2019The ACSC's Information Security Manual has been updated to help organisations stay up to date with cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
