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.
Public Accounts conducting cyber resilience audit
21 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Public Accounts and Audit committee will today scrutinise the progress four Australian government agencies are making improving their cyber resilience.
Government releases data sharing guidelines
19 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew guidelines developed by the office of the National Data Commissioner will seek to encourage the secure sharing and release of government data.
Public sector organisations are regular attack targets
11 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly 9 in 10 public sector organisations in markets including Australia have fallen victim to at least one cyber attack in the last two years.
NSW hunts for new GCISO
08 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Government is searching for a new Government Chief Information Security Officer to replace the departing Dr Maria Milosavljevic.
NZ Privacy Commissioner reappointed to role
07 March, 2019Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced that John Edwards has been reappointed as the Privacy Commissioner.
ASD launches tender for protective DNS project
06 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Signals Directorate is seeking vendors for a project to build a protective DNS for all levels of government and critical infrastructure providers.
The IT implications of changes in government
25 February, 2019 by Mark McClain, CEO and Co-Founder, SailPointA secure identity management system is vital if governments are to protect data as staff join, move and leave.
Cyber resilience inquiry launches
20 February, 2019A new inquiry into cyber resilience has been launched by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.
NZ GCSB denies facing US pressure to ban Huawei
20 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe director-general of New Zealand's GCSB has denied reports the bureau faced US pressure to reject a 5G rollout proposal due to the use of Huawei equipment.
Parties' networks compromised by suspected state actor
19 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe suspected nation state attackers of the Parliament House computer network also compromised the networks of the Labor, Liberal and National parties.
DTA urges cautious approach to blockchain
13 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA has released the details of its $700,000 study into the use of blockchain in government, warning that the technology is still far from mature.
