New Zealand's DIA launches identity app
15 August, 2018New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs is using a secure onboarding mobile app that lets users prove their identity by taking a selfie.
US Senate urged to pass security reforms
15 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US House Homeland Security Committee has urged the Senate to pass reforms that would establish a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Tas rolls out body-worn cameras for police
08 August, 2018The Tasmanian Government is rolling out body-worn cameras for all police officers in the state.
Data, collaboration key to national and border security
06 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHome Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo has urged global governments to embrace collaboration and analytics to tackle domestic and border security threats.
NZ GCSB's CORTEX wins public trust award
27 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Deloitte IPANZ has recognised the contribution of the GCSB's CORTEX cybersecurity initiative to building trust and confidence in government.
NZ Information Security Manual updated
26 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has released version 3.0 of the New Zealand Information Security Manual.
Queensland appoints defence expert to boost cybersecurity
25 July, 2018Major General Stephen Day (Retired), former senior executive of the National Cyber Centre, will advise the Queensland Government on cybersecurity matters.
US states' IT optimisation threatened by red tape
19 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Association of State CIOs wants the US Government to unify and simplify security regulations to help states optimise their IT operations.
Port Pirie's free public Wi-Fi a hit
18 July, 2018Data usage has doubled since Port Pirie Regional Council launched its free public Wi-Fi 12 months ago.
Burnie region to receive CCTV upgrades
17 July, 2018The federal government is funding CCTV camera upgrades for the Burnie region.
Protecting tomorrow's critical infrastructure
10 July, 2018 by Catherine Bischofberger, Technical Communications Officer, IECIn a world of cyber threats, international standards and certification are the best ways to ensure long-term cyber protection of critical infrastructure.
Government privacy code takes effect
05 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe OAIC has published resources for public servants concerning the new Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code, which came into effect on Sunday.
Tasmanians' details stolen in TEC breach
04 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingContact details of around 4000 Tasmanians were stolen in a breach on a third-party supplier to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
NSW agencies must do more on data security
03 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Auditor-General has urged the state's government agencies to improve their data collection practices, including ensuring that data is protected.
Agencies get poor marks in security audit
02 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNone of three Australian Government agencies examined during a cyber resilience audit had achieved compliance with the Essential Eight security strategies.
