The need for advanced technology in cybersecurity
17 June, 2019 by Nick FitzGerald, Senior Research Fellow, ESETAs cybercriminals continue to ramp up their attacks, traditional security tools are no longer up to the task of protecting organisations.
AusCERT launches new brand image and website
10 June, 2019AusCERT is launching a new brand image and website to further enhance the service it provides to members.
Physical security for preventing hostile attacks
05 June, 2019Breakthroughs in low-penetration, shallow-mount hostile vehicle barriers are making facilities and public spaces more secure.
Man charged with using govt systems for crypto mining
22 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA NSW man is facing a 10-year sentence on charges of abusing his position as an IT contractor to an Australian Government agency for crypto mining.
NSW appoints new security chief
22 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government has established Cyber Security NSW within the state's Department of Customer Service, and appointed a Chief Cyber Security Officer to lead it.
5 ways to protect your intellectual property from hackers
22 May, 2019From patents and employee knowledge to a top-secret company recipe, intellectual property (IP) is often among a company's most valuable assets.
San Francisco bans face recognition tech
20 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe City of San Francisco has banned city law enforcement and other agencies from using facial recognition surveillance technology.
76% of state MP websites have security issues
17 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMore than three-quarters of Australian state MPs' websites fail to follow digital security best practices such as ensuring all data is hosted locally.
US govt making slow progress with cloud migration
08 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOnly around 11% of US government IT systems are running on the cloud, according to an audit of 16 agencies' cloud adoption progress.
Darwin CBD receives 138 new CCTV cameras
06 May, 2019More CCTV cameras are being installed across Darwin's CBD, with installation nearly complete on 138 new devices.
ACSC publishes application whitelisting guide
06 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated its guide to implementing application whitelisting, one of the Essential Eight threat mitigation strategies.
UK agencies to collaborate on data breach response
01 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Information Commission Office (ICO) have outlined their respective new roles in responding to data breaches.
More Policelink callers choose online option
30 April, 2019Over the last three years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of callers choosing the Queensland Police Service's online option.
ICDPPC conference set for Tirana, Albania
23 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners will be hosted by Albania from 21–24 October 2019.
Promoting safety in workplaces of the future
18 April, 2019With the rise of digital technologies and automation, the face of workplace safety is evolving.
