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.
NZ bans use of unapproved ICT suppliers
27 August, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced mandatory requirements for goverment agencies to source equipment from approved suppliers following a serious data leak.
Exploring the subtleties of data sharing
13 August, 2019 by Ian Oppermann*Frameworks for data sharing, as opposed to data release, need to be developed to preserve users' personal information while maximising utility and benefits.
City of Darwin reassures on safety and privacy
08 August, 2019 by Jonathan NallyDarwin will comply with best practice in the gathering, storage and analysis of data collected through its smart technology, said the city's lord mayor.
DHS opens digital forensics lab in Brisbane
07 August, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Human Services' second digital forensics lab will support the agency's efforts to stamp out welfare fraud.
US federal agencies have poor cyber risk management
06 August, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered major issues during an audit of 23 federal agencies' cybersecurity risk management practices.
NSW releasing iVote code for review
31 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Electoral Commission will provide qualified reviewers with access to components of the code of the iVote online voting platform to scan for vulnerabilities.
US cities urged to take action on ransomware
30 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUS state and local government agencies have been urged to take steps to protect their systems against the increasing threat posed by ransomware.
Public sector organisations vulnerable to cyber attacks
30 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly half of security professionals at public sector organisations in markets including Australia say attackers will breach their network every time they try.
Queensland Police to receive 5000 body-worn cameras
26 July, 2019All uniformed first responder officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras, increasing the Queensland Police Service's body-worn camera fleet to 7700.
ICDPPC conference program announced
25 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners will be held in Tirana, Albania, from 20–24 October 2019.
Public sector mergers create significant cyber risks
22 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe merger between or reshuffling of functions of two public sector organisations provides a significant opportunity for attackers, the ACSC has warned.
US mayors agree not to pay ransomware
15 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe organisation representing the mayors of all US cities with populations of over 30,000 has passed a resolution not to pay ransomware.
US state CIOs endorse cybersecurity Act
15 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Association of State CIOs has endorsed a proposed Bill that would provide additional resources for state governments' cybersecurity efforts.
UK ICO investigating police use of face recognition
10 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK Information Commissioner's Office has deep concerns about the rollout of live face recognition technology by the nation's police forces.
