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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK parliament seeking Director of Cyber Security
20 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK House of Commons has posted a job listing for a Director of Cyber Security to oversee UK Parliament's cybersecurity function.
OVIC publishes revised data security standards
14 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has brought version 2.0 of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards into full effect.
My Health Record privacy complaints spiked in 2018–19
14 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingComplaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner related to the My Health Record system spiked prior to the end of the opt-out period.
Bootcamp to boost regional cybersecurity capabilities
13 November, 2019Government officials from ASEAN and Pacific countries will soon have access to a bootcamp designed to improve the region's cybersecurity capabilities.
OAIC helps drive international privacy collaboration
07 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner sponsored two resolutions at the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners.
