Australian Government stories - Page 8
Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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australian government
The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.
Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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datacom
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australian government
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cisco
Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.
Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Tue, 15th May 2018
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data privacy
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australian government
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privacy awareness week
Digital Rights Watch believes Australians’ human rights are being ‘severely breached’ through the actions of private organisations and governments.
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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soc
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cyber attacks
The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.
Govt launches National Security Science and Technology Policy
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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biometrics
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ai security
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security intelligence
Australia's new National Security Science and Technology Policy focuses on cybersecurity, border security, and intelligence, among other areas.
Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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victorian government
The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.
Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception
Tue, 1st May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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australian government
Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its ‘extraordinary’ growth over the last three years.
ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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australian government
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acsc
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australian signals directorate
Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.
Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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australian defence force
Australia opens its first pop-up embassy in Tallinn, Estonia to support its aim of becoming a member of NATO's cyber defence hub.
A four-step-plan towards cloud resilience in an age of data security
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The ramifications of having a data breach are ten-fold for government agencies who handle sensitive information.
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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uc
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telco
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telstra
Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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it training
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cloud security
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australian government
There is now a high level of focus on data protection and secure cloud systems will be critical to government agencies’ digital transformation.
Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cryptocurrency
Digital currency exchanges in Austalia must now register with AUSTRAC, and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.
Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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law
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Fujitsu assesses the challenges that exist with the Australian government's digital transformation initiatives and the public storage of data.
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia’s newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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jobs
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australian government
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skills gap
The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.
Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasised cybersecurity and the potential of smart cities in enhancing ASEAN-Australia relations at an ASEAN conference.
Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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migration
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contracts
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australian government
Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.