cybersecurity

In his annual report, auditor-general Grant Hehir says defensive responses from the public sector can diminish his office’s work.

Many government and private sector leaders are moving toward a risk-based approach to cybersecurity. This shift recognises that the capacity and capability to address all cyber risks equally is impossible in today’s all-encompassing digital environment. However, while people, culture, and behaviour remain the core risk in cyber security assessments and post-incident analyses, these areas still […]

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures suggest a doubling in the number of businesses stung by digital attackers since 2019-20.

The recent Federal Budget 2023-24 recognises the importance of investing in cybersecurity and privacy measures to strengthen Australia’s sovereignty and security in the region. By prioritising these investments, it’s possible to build a safer and more resilient Australia for the future. Peter Jennings, Fortinet Public Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) member and former executive director of […]

Two-star Hercules pilot Darren Goldie is at the ready as the national agency and critical industry cat-herder in chief.

The state government hopes to recruit 40 graduates with ICT expertise for the WA’s public service.

Governments around the world are enacting stronger cybersecurity mandates in which Zero Trust features as a central theme. Eighty-eight percent of security leaders agree that adopting a Zero Trust approach is very important. But while desire and regulatory momentum is there, overall implementation is lagging. Download this eBook to learn more about: The barriers to […]

The Snake malware has been detected on Windows, Linux and macOS in more than 50 countries, including Australia.

Australia will continue to respond to security threats in the Pacific but we lack the means and stated intent to respond to a sophisticated cyberattack.

Smart, super-connected cities and communities are still hot, but for all the wrong reasons, say cyber defenders.

Changing your email service provider, or ESP, as they are more commonly known, is not uncommon. It might be that you have grown out of your current provider, or you just aren’t getting the service and support you need. That’s normal. Moving to a new provider, whilst not always complex, can bring about its challenges. Swift […]

Applications that ship with security that actually works after 40 years of Windows? There’s a regulation for that.

Businesses already find it hard to protect data in a cyber attack and changing regulations make their job more difficult: annual survey.

Few doubt a ban on TikTok in government is coming. The reality of how it’s enforced is an altogether more complicated matter.