Cyber Security NSW

Both the NSW and ACT governments have followed the federal government’s advice in banning TikTok from government devices.

Government agencies reporting their cyber security without independent checks has the NSW Audit Office worried. It wants audits.

As part of the strategy’s four key commitments, Investment NSW will establish a NSW Cyber Hub to help businesses deliver a range of industry support initiatives.

The New South Wales government must provide its cyber security agency with a clearer mandate, more independence and increased authority, according to a parliamentary committee report.

The report noted a compliance audit on cyber security has been scheduled for 2020–21, which will examine whether agencies are complying with the cyber policy.

The New South Wales government will invest $60 million into its central cyber security team as part of the state’s broader plan to boost its cyber security capability. Customer service minister Victor Dominello on Wednesday said the funds would be used over three years to create an “army” of experts. “The $60 million is not […]

The sector-wide 2020 strategy would replace the state’s 2018 cyber security strategy, as well as the NSW Cyber Industry Development Strategy, by combining them into one overarching document.

The New South Wales Public Sector’s cybersecurity resilience “needs urgent attention”, according to a recent audit report from the state audit office.

The New South Wales government has struck a whole-of-government deal with a Trans-Tasman not-for-profit service that helps people recover from the consequences of having their personal information spilled out into public through a cyber attack or data breach.

The New South Wales government has made Tony Chapman its permanent information security chief and given his office a prominent place within the new Department of Customer Service.