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Penten & Cyber Security CRC to research 'advanced cyber traps'

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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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.
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Government outlines agenda for Australia's tech future

Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.
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Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs

Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.
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Security experts comment on latest OIAC report

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.
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Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
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Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
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Privacy watchdogs say Centrelink ruling is a failure of Australia's freedom of speech

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.
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Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.
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Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.
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Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'

Tue, 15th May 2018
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Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.
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The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action

Mon, 14th May 2018
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The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.
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Govt launches National Security Science and Technology Policy

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Australia's new National Security Science and Technology Policy focuses on cybersecurity, border security, and intelligence, among other areas.
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Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.
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Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its 'extraordinary' growth over the last three years.
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ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.
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Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Australia opens its first pop-up embassy in Tallinn, Estonia to support its aim of becoming a member of NATO's cyber defence hub.
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A four-step-plan towards cloud resilience in an age of data security

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The ramifications of having a data breach are ten-fold for government agencies who handle sensitive information.
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Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
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Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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There is now a high level of focus on data protection and secure cloud systems will be critical to government agencies' digital transformation.
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Australia rolls out compliance laws for cryptocurrency & digital exchange service providers

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Digital currency exchanges in Austalia must now register with AUSTRAC, and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.