Home Affairs lights up new biometric system
05 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Home Affairs has activated the EBIS biometric identification system that will be used to expedite applications for visas and border clearances.
AustCyber seeks managers for Qld innovation nodes
04 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustCyber has commenced the recruitment process for managers for two of its three planned Queensland AustCyber innovation nodes.
US govt urged to harmonise cybersecurity regulations
03 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) has welcomed calls for federal government agencies to harmonise their security regulations.
Australians unsure about future of facial recognition tech
28 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDespite only a moderate awareness of the technology, many are mistrusting and have privacy concerns, a survey has shown.
Security, data loss prevention top of list for US councils
28 May, 2020New urgencies in cybersecurity and data loss prevention dominate US local and county government technology leaders' daily concerns, according to a survey.
ACSC publishes cyber advice for critical infrastructure
26 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAmid a spree of attempts by cybercrooks to compromise Australia's critical infrastructure, the ACSC has issued new guides for infrastructure providers.
ADF boosts its cybersecurity capabilities
26 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Navy and Air Force have implemented specialised equipment, staff and training to defend networks against cyber attack.
OAIC reminds agencies of privacy duties during COVID-19
20 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicAnswers to frequently asked questions and a step-by-step guide will help government agencies bound by the Privacy Act 1988.
Service NSW hit by cyber attack
18 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingService NSW has confirmed that the email accounts of 47 staff members were illegally accessed following a successful phishing attack on the agency.
WA Premier targeted in China-linked cyber attack
11 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign linked to the Chinese military targeting APAC government agencies including the WA Premier's office.
Deception a winner for councils tackling cyber attacks
08 May, 2020 by Jim Cook, ANZ Regional Director, Attivo Networks | Supplied by: Attivo NetworksDeception technology is proving to be an innovative and successful approach for defending local governments against cybersecurity threats.
Health systems struggle to keep up with hackers
07 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian health systems are struggling to keep pace with the adoption of technology by cyber attackers, research from UNSW shows.
New privacy guidelines to help during COVID-19
06 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe OAIC has released a guide to help agencies and departments comply with the Privacy Act 1988 during the COVID-19 situation.
NSW BDM register has poor security controls
05 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNSW's Auditor-General uncovered "significant gaps" in the controls in place to prevent unauthorised access to the state's Births, Deaths and Marriages Register.
Government, industry prepare for attacks on electricity sector
05 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe public and private sectors are strengthening their coordinated response to potential cyber attacks through a series of exercises.
