OVIC updates security incident notification scheme details
28 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe scheme requires agencies or bodies to inform OVIC of incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of public sector information.
Pacific region in need of cybersecurity standards: report
23 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaPacific countries need to develop and adopt internationally aligned cybersecurity standards if they're going to grow and protect their digital economies.
US NASCIO calls for harmonised security regulations
23 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity features heavily in the the US National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) list of its top advocacy priorities for 2020.
Emergency Declaration provides special privacy powers
22 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA federal Emergency Declaration is giving agencies and private organisations emergency privacy powers to help those affected by the bushfires.
Secure health messaging standard to be mandated
22 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe state, territory and federal governments have jointly agreed to develop a mandatory national standard for secure messaging between healthcare providers.
GPA issues call for Reference Panel members
22 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Global Privacy Assembly — formerly the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners — is calling for members for a panel of experts.
Interview: Michael Warnock, SecureAuth
21 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SecureAuthIn our annual Leaders in Technology series, we ask the experts what the year ahead holds. Today we talk identity and security with SecureAuth's Michael Warnock.
ACSC outlines Office macro security measures
16 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Cyber Security Centre has released updated information outlining steps that can be taken to protect against malicious Microsoft Office macros.
US report outlines guidance for cyber collaboration
16 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe report details the efforts US states are making to boost collaboration with local government counterparts in cyber resilience matters.
Agencies urged to install Patch Tuesday security fixes
15 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACSC has urged all users to apply Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes, while in the US agencies have been given 10 business days to comply.
Interview: Julian Critchlow, Extreme Networks ANZ
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Extreme Networks AustraliaIn our annual Leaders in Technology series, we ask the experts what the year ahead holds. Today we talk AI, IoT and security with Extreme Networks' Julian Critchlow.
ATO signs $20m deal with Macquarie Telecom Group
08 January, 2020The ATO's cybersecurity is set to get a boost under a $20 million agreement with Macquarie Telecom Group.
Best of 2019: LGPA calls for federal aid in tackling cyber threats
08 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAcross the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today we revisit the LPGA's call for more cyber support from Canberra.
Cybersecurity tops priority list for US state CIOs
16 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity will remain the top priority for US state CIOs for the seventh year in a row next year, according to a national survey.
Local governments urged to protect residents' privacy
20 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDigital Rights Watch is calling on local governments to sign up to an international declaration aimed at protecting residents' and visitors' digital rights.
