Australian Government stories - Page 18
Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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law
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Fujitsu assesses the challenges that exist with the Australian government's digital transformation initiatives and the public storage of data.
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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jobs
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australian government
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skills shortage
The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.
Singapore PM highlights need for cybersecurity & smart cities at ASEAN conference
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong emphasised cybersecurity and the potential of smart cities in enhancing ASEAN-Australia relations at an ASEAN conference.
Canberra-based MSP OPC scores government website migration contract
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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migration
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australian government
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contracts
Canberra-based MSP OPC secures a significant contract to migrate five Department of Education - Training websites from SharePoint to govCMS Drupal 7.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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hcm
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payroll systems
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australian government
From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees' tax and super information.
Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.
ASD grants Dimension Data the power to host 'protected' government information
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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dimension data
Dimension Data Australia will now be able to provide cloud security services to the Australian Government for protected data.
Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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australian government
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york butter factoy
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web 3.0
Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.
Canberra security firm Penten scores $1.3m contract with Australian Army
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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mobility
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australian government
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penten
Canberra cybersecurity firm, Penten, has been awarded a $1.3m contract to enhance the Australian Army's wireless device security.
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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gcsb
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australian government
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notpetya
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.
Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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australian government
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opinion
If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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power / energy
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beacon
Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.
Breach prevention better than cure for NDB regulations, says Aleron
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
As the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act comes into effect, Aleron stresses prevention over cure to avoid hefty fines and loss of trust.
Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.
The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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martech
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public sector
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australian government
The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.
Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.