Australian Government stories - Page 9
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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hyperscale
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public cloud
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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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cloud services
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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australian government
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contracts
Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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hcm
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payroll systems
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australian government
From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees’ tax and super information.
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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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.
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.
Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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australian government
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york butter factoy
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web 3.0
Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.
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.
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.
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.
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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power / energy
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beacon
Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.