Security

ASD releases advisory on PRC state-sponsored threat group

09 July, 2024

In collaboration with international partners, the ACSC has released an advisory on a PRC state-sponsored cyber group that poses a current threat to Australian networks.


Rapid7 completes IRAP assessment

03 July, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Rapid7

Key Rapid7 security solutions have been certified under the IRAP program to manage government data up to the PROTECTED classification level.


Governments are increasingly leading the way on zero trust security

02 July, 2024 by Simon Howe* | Supplied by: ExtraHop Networks

Both in Australia and abroad, the public sector is gravitating towards zero trust as a way to protect against heightened threat levels.


Why it's time to continue making our cities safer for the crowd

01 July, 2024 by William Glasson, Regional Sales Manager, Genetec | Supplied by: Genetec Australia Pty Ltd

Introducing smart technology into urban areas is an essential element of successful population management.


Bridging the essential awareness gap to protect the APS

25 June, 2024 by Vinayak Sreedhar* | Supplied by: ManageEngine

A recent survey of the Australian Public Service has found a surprising lack of awareness surrounding the Essential Eight.


Some agencies unprepared for a significant cyber incident: ANAO

19 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Computer Society

A recent performance audit report by the ANAO found that Services Australia and AUSTRAC were unprepared for a significant cybersecurity incident.


Government expands fight against scammers

18 June, 2024

The federal government has announced it will join a cutting‑edge intelligence exchange to increase the capacity to disrupt scammer contact with victims.


Women can play a vital role in shaping cyber policy

17 June, 2024 by Wendy Komadina* | Supplied by: Cloudflare

Women can play a vital role in providing diverse perspectives and influence cybersecurity and data protection policy.


Australia's local governments face more detailed scrutiny of access controls

17 June, 2024 by Scott Hesford* | Supplied by: BeyondTrust

Audits of local government cybersecurity practices have found concerning access management practices.


Risk vs productivity: how AI is impacting cybersecurity in the public sector

12 June, 2024 by James Greenwood* | Supplied by: Tanium

If Australia is aiming to be a modern and leading digital economy by 2030 we need to embrace AI.


How should the authorities best respond to cybercrimes?

12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Computer Society

Inquiry examines how law enforcement should respond.


Cognitec FaceVACS-Entry three-in-one biometric photo system

01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Cognitec Systems Pty Ltd

Cognitec FaceVACS-Entry combines biometric photo capture with verification and PAD features.


Fortifying cyber defence with AI: incentivising adoption through policy

29 May, 2024 by Sarah Sloan* | Supplied by: Palo Alto Networks

Leveraging AI for cyber defence isn't just a choice but a necessity.


Elastic publishes security guidance for AI LLMs

27 May, 2024 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Elastic

Elastic Security Labs has published new guidance aimed at helping organisations defend against threats introduced by AI large language models.


Security must be front of mind when modernising video surveillance technology

21 May, 2024 by George Moawad, Country Manager for ANZ, Genetec

A new generation of video management platforms is showing that privacy and public safety are not mutually exclusive concepts.


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