MediSecure breach latest in trend of healthcare hacks Federal Cybersecurity coordinator Michelle McGuinness said the breach had not made it from MediSecure’s systems into the wider healthcare network.
Western Australia to introduce government privacy laws May 19, 2024 By Dan Holmes News Western Australia’s PRIS will combine privacy protections and a consistent information sharing framework into a single bill.
Privacy by design: It’s soccer, not golf May 6, 2024 By David Mesman 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report Forensic IT experts, cybersecurity specialists, data practitioners, network architects, risk analysts – privacy is a team sport.
Healthcare could be one of AI’s greatest beneficiaries April 9, 2024 By Dan Holmes Health The AI Trends in Healthcare report highlights the rapid growth of AI as a tool for diagnosis and treatment.
Government can’t afford delays with Zero Trust strategy March 27, 2024 By Antoine Le Tard Communications & Technology The federal government’s Cyber Security Strategy targets a “Zero Trust culture” embedded across the APS by 2030. It needs to happen ASAP.
McGuinness outlines Australia’s biggest cybersecurity challenges March 27, 2024 By Peter Gearin Defence Cyber security coordinator Michelle McGuinness wants to position Australia as a ‘more cyber-resilient nation’.
Governments take different approaches after being targeted by Chinese hackers March 26, 2024 By AAP Communications & Technology Unlike attacks made public by the UK and US overnight, the New Zealand government has no plans to retaliate.
Cybersecurity scholarships to boost workforce and promote diversity March 26, 2024 By Peter Gearin Careers Peak body AISA has launched a Cyber Security Scholarship Fund to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.
How social media can develop your public sector career March 25, 2024 By Naufal Virindra Career Matters Reputations aren’t built overnight; future job candidates may be sourced through online channels. Make the most of social media.
The five most in-demand skills in the government sector in 2024 March 18, 2024 By Bernadette Bentley Career Matters A government recruitment agency says there’s been a spike in demand in for specific jobs nationally and lists the strong in-demand skills.
Premium Case studies Whodunnit? Australia joins the geopolitical name-and-shame cyber games January 25, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The real value of the new sanctions is that they draw a line in the sand over cyber shakedowns and extortion.
Joint agency operation leads to Russian cyber sanctions over Medibank data breach January 23, 2024 By Kat Wong and Andrew Brown Communications & Technology ASD, AFP and other agencies and international partners have identified a Russian citizen and cybercriminal as having a role in the cyber attack.
ASD issues highest-level warning over ownCloud exploitation November 29, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Malicious actors are mounting epic spray-and-pray sprees; fresh Netscaler critical advisory for Australia lands minutes later, says the ASD.
Cybersecurity’s six ‘shields’ aim to protect Australian infrastructure November 6, 2023 By Liam Tung 2023 Defence Special Report In the wake of one of Australia’s worst breaches on record, can a new cybersecurity strategy help protect us in the future?
Can tackling misinformation strengthen cohesion and contribute to a national defence? November 6, 2023 By Sian Wrigley 2023 Defence Special Report Misinformation and disinformation have been around as long as information. But their intersection with modern technology ups the stakes and the risks.