Gov agencies now responsible for cyber risk assessments

New security guidelines have been released for cloud service security.

29 July, 2020

Cyber Security Strategy crucial for public sector security

The 2020 Cyber Security Strategy is an important step towards addressing a major threat to our national security, national economy and public sector.

24 July, 2020

First sovereign cloud company wins Defence tick

There are concerns certification gaps have opened up around government cloud providers.

2 July, 2020

Taskforce to drive cyber security ecosystem

The NSW government wants to become the Southern Hemisphere’s leading cyber security hub.

22 June, 2020

Councils told to step up on cyber security

An audit has found that 80 per cent of councils don’t have cyber security policies.

5 March, 2020

Monitor appointed for scandal-hit City of Casey

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

2 December, 2019

Councils lack resources to manage cyber threats

Local Government Professionals Australia is calling for help to boost cybersecurity in the sector.

11 November, 2019

Cyber security a road block to digital innovation

Cyber security doesn’t have to be a road block to transformation, an industry expert says.

26 September, 2019

Universities back foreign interference task force

There are warnings that universities are attractive targets for foreign cyber adversaries.

29 August, 2019

‘Cyber paramedics’ keep Vic agencies safe

Victoria’s cyber response team has responded to 470 incidents in the past year.

12 August, 2019

Australia Post fails cyber security test

Australia Post has failed to effectively identify and manage cyber security risks, an audit has found.

5 July, 2019

Cyber security reaching a ‘tipping point’

Australian organisations are facing increasingly frequent and “more destructive” data breaches and need to adopt integrated risk management, experts warn.

20 August, 2018

Federal Government updates cyber security strategy: Taylor

Threat blocking, data sharing, an insurance market that “recognises investment in security” and awareness campaigns are all part of an updated cyber agenda.

8 August, 2018

Councils failing to act on biggest risks: report

Infrastructure, financial sustainability and health and safety are the greatest risks for local government, according to a new analysis that finds many councils are failing to adequately prepare.

5 June, 2018