11 cyber SMEs take part in GovPitch 2020
07 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEleven carefully selected cybersecurity SMEs have been given an opportunity to pitch directly to government decision-makers as part of GovPitch 2020.
NSW, AustCyber create cyber task force
25 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government, AustCyber and Standards Australia have created a new task force aimed at ensuring NSW becomes a leading cybersecurity hub.
Cyber attacks a "call to arms"
25 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: GoTo Technologies AUS Pty LtdExperts warn that the major cyber attack targeting Australian governments and businesses "paints a vivid picture of the constant and evolving threats".
NSW announces new cybersecurity centre in Bathurst
25 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Cyber Security Vulnerability Management Centre will provide ongoing and automated vulnerability scanning across state government departments and agencies.
AustCyber seeks NSW Innovation Node manager
16 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHaving started the hunt for managers for its new Queensland Cyber Security Innovation Nodes, AustCyber is now also seeking a leader for its NSW node.
Australia needs a national security cloud: ASPI
11 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Strategic Policy Institute has urged the government to address the Australian national security community's growing cloud disadvantage.
ASD goes on security expert hiring spree
10 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Signals Directorate has launched a recruitment drive for a number of new security professionals, including an Offensive Cyber Operations Manager.
Standards set the scene for securing data
10 June, 2020 by Daniel Chidgey* | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaStandards Australia is working with experts to discuss the adoption of an international privacy standard for information and data management.
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.
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.
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.
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.