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Australian Government stories - Page 6

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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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.
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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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cloud services
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breach prevention
The ramifications of having a data breach are ten-fold for government agencies who handle sensitive information.
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Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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telecommunications
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telstra
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australian government
Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
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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.
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Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Digital currency exchanges in Austalia must now register with AUSTRAC, and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.
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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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sense of security
Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.
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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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law
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privacy
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
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Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cloud services
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colocation
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fujitsu
Fujitsu assesses the challenges that exist with the Australian government's digital transformation initiatives and the public storage of data.
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Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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australian government
Sydney is now home to Australia’s newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
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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 shortage
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.
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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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singapore
PM Lee lauds Australia for bolstering ASEAN ties, with focus on cybersecurity in smart city development.
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Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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migration
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australian government
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contracts
OPC lands major gov deal, pivoting 5 Dept Edu websites to govCMS Drupal 7, enhancing access & security.
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Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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microsoft
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phishing
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email security
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
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Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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payroll systems
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australian government
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ato
From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees’ tax and super information.
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Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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australian government
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privacy
Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.
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ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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dimension data
Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.
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Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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york butter factoy
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web 3.0
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australian government
Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.
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Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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mobility
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australian government
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penten
Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.
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NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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gcsb
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australian government
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notpetya
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.
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Asking the right questions: The Australian Government’s digital storage plan
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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australian government
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zoom
If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.
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Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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power / energy
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iot
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australian government
Premier Tours Sydney Startup Hub Ahead of Wattcost Launch.