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Australian businesses urged to adapt to CCPA law
ISACA is urging Australian organisations to take steps to ensure compliance with the California Consumer Protection Act to avoid prosecution risk. [ + ]
The STEM literacy imperative
A new report highlights discrepancies between professionals when defining and discussing STEM, risking the benefits offered by STEM integrated learning. [ + ]
Why security leaders are also employee experience specialists
Organisations need to develop an identity access management strategy that offers access and security for everyone, while also remaining easy to use. [ + ]
ICS systems vulnerable to remote exploitation
More than 70% of the vulnerabilities in the industrial control systems used by critical infrastructure operators can be exploited remotely, research suggests. [ + ]
Australia's CyberCX launches in NZ
CyberCX has launched in NZ as part of plans to develop a trans-Tasman security company with the scale and capabilities needed to protect homegrown businesses. [ + ]
Australian companies turning to new tech amid COVID-19
KPMG International has revealed that Australian companies have prioritised investments in emerging technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
US tightens export restrictions on Huawei
As the US govt tightens restrictions on exporting US tech to Huawei, the vendor is arguing that the actions against the company risk splintering the internet. [ + ]
App transforms homeless charity's volunteer management
Beddown is using a Humanforce app to make volunteers' lives easier so they can spend more time supporting homeless people. [ + ]
Online workshops make STEM disability inclusive
Many STEM activities have not been designed to meet the needs of those with disabilities, but a new tool is aiming to change this. [ + ]
nbn and the future of digital education — are you ready?
Recent circumstances have highlighted huge gaps in the preparedness of many educational institutions in their goal to fully embrace digital learning. [ + ]
Industry groups split over 2020 Cyber Strategy
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy, but the Australian Information Security Association is more lukewarm on it. [ + ]
Managing cybersecurity in a post-pandemic world
COVID-19 has dramatically altered the business world, but with the right changes to tech, people and processes, IT leaders can effectively protect against cyberthreats. [ + ]
Govt lifts cybersecurity commitment to $1.67bn
The federal government will introduce more powers for the AFP to fight cybercrime on the dark web as part of a raised $1.67bn cybersecurity funding commitment. [ + ]
AI improving learning outcomes and spatial design
An artificial intelligence (AI) system has been developed by Monash University researchers to help determine the best teaching positions for educators. [ + ]
Notifiable data breaches grew 16% in 1H20
Reported data breaches grew 16% year-on-year in the six months ending in June as ransomware attacks took on a chilling new dimension. [ + ]
