Australian Government stories - Page 8
Two Ministers’ thoughts on blockchain in Oz
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.
Electric car infrastructure needs to be a high priority
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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cartech
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australian government
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evs
Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.
Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament’s network.
ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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government
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australian federal budget
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australian government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.
Government outlines agenda for Australia’s tech future
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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blockchain
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iot
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quantum computing
The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia’s digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.
Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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smb
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grants
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australian government
The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.
Security experts comment on latest OIAC report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.
Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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iot
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council
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australian government
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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private cloud
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hcm
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healthtech
Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech
Wed, 30th May 2018
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data privacy
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australian government
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digital rights watch
Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.
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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accounting systems
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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cisco
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datacom
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australian government
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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digital rights watch
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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soc
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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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australian 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.