Industry News
Lockdown learning — the numbers
Not surprisingly, there has been a huge uptake of online learning tools in the last two months, with teachers and IT staff forced to find new delivery methods and ensure education continued with minimal interruption. [ + ]
Tech professionals ill-prepared for COVID-19 cyber attacks
Less than half of tech professsionals surveyed by ISACA are "highly confident" in their ability to detect or mitigate threats. [ + ]
Secure virtual classroom access on offer
While many Australian educational institutions are recommencing in-class teaching, the staggered return of students in many states means remote learning is still a sizeable component of education delivery. [ + ]
Enterprise infrastructure, networking forecasts revised due to COVID-19
IDC has replaced its 3% growth estimate with a 3% decline, amid COVID-19 setbacks. [ + ]
P-TECH offers pathway to STEM success
A $5.1 million investment to deliver pathways into STEM qualifications in Australian schools is reaping results. [ + ]
Further round of consultation on Telecommunications in New Developments
An earlier round showed strong public support, but more work is needed to simplify the policy. [ + ]
Cybersecurity needs grads with a soft side, study reveals
Cybersecurity masters degrees aren't teaching enough of the soft skills employers want. [ + ]
3D printing for STEAM
Enterprise workflow solutions provider Y Soft Corporation has announced an education bundle designed to save schools money. [ + ]
Voice assistants to outnumber world population by 2024
Automotive voice assistants and those connected to TVs will be at the forefront of the growth. [ + ]
Microsoft Teams susceptible to malicious GIF, says CyberArk Labs
The subdomain takeover vulnerability could cause widespread financial damage or data leakage. [ + ]
One million connect to nbn during COVID-19
NBN Co hits its activation target two months early, with network build completion in sight. [ + ]
COVIDSafe app is secure and compliant, says Privacy Commissioner
Important safeguards are in place to ensure the app protects our data, says Angelene Faulk. [ + ]
E-safety in a time of pandemic
Increased time online comes with increased risk, leading the Australian eSafety Commissioner to release a raft of information and tools designed to minimise exposure to harm. [ + ]
NEC joins NSW's new tech precinct project
NEC Australia will establish an office in the NSW Government's planned new technology precinct as part of a wider collaboration agreement. [ + ]
Online maths adds up
More than 50,000 parents and carers accessed the free 'ORIGO at Home' mathematics resource within two weeks of the service being launched. [ + ]