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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Data Privacy

While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference
Smart Cities

Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference

Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasised cybersecurity and the potential of smart cities in enhancing ASEAN-Australia relations at an ASEAN conference.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Australian Government

Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub

Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army
Mobility

Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army

Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Government Communications Security Bureau

NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan
Cloud Services

Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan

If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff
Cloud Security

Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff

There is now a high level of focus on data protection and secure cloud systems will be critical to government agencies' digital transformation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers
Hyperscale

Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers

Digital currency exchanges in Austalia must now register with AUSTRAC, and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?
Breach Prevention

Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?

Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia
Hyperscale

Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia

Fujitsu assesses the challenges that exist with the Australian government's digital transformation initiatives and the public storage of data.

By Scott Egan • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Jobs

Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent

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.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Migration

Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract

Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Human Capital Management

Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation

From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees' tax and super information.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Digital Transformation

Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality

Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information
Cloud Security

ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information

Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Internet of Things

Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation

Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018