Industry News
Calm your farm: gamifying safety for teens
An online educational game has been developed by several universities to increase knowledge and awareness about farm safety. [ + ]
Half of Australians hit by data breach in past 12 months
New research from Porter Novelli Australia and Quantum Market Research suggests that nearly half of Australians have been hit by a data breach in the past year. [ + ]
Why digital games are a game changer for learning
Educators who are able to reimagine traditional learning practices and tune into the interests of their students can foster greater engagement. [ + ]
A/NZ critical infrastructure industry to see big security uplift
Experts from Nozomi Networks expect a significant security uplift for critical infrastructure industries across Australia and New Zealand in 2024. [ + ]
ACCC calls for new digital platform competition laws
The ACCC is urging the federal government to implement new competition laws to counter the growing dominance of digital platforms such as Apple and Google. [ + ]
Government raises $721.2m from 5G spectrum sale
Telstra has emerged as by far the biggest spender in an auction of mid-band 5G spectrum which will net $721.2m in revenue for the government. [ + ]
NEXTDC breaks ground on $80m Darwin data centre
Data centre operator NEXTDC has revealed plans to launch an 8 MW data centre in Darwin to support the NT's Digital Territory Action Plan. [ + ]
School leaders, experts convene for vaping roundtable
The growing issue of vaping in schools was discussed at a NSW Government roundtable in November. [ + ]
RMIT, Tide Foundation validate cryptography breakthrough
RMIT and the Tide Foundation have been working to validate a new approach to cryptography that promises to be far more secure than conventional approaches. [ + ]
Organisations adopt segmentation to fight ransomware
A study conducted by Akamai found that to address the growing threat of ransomware, organisations in APJ are increasingly turning to network segmentation. [ + ]
Simulation game teaches students about fire danger
The challenges posed by fire in desert country are highlighted in a new simulation game designed for students, Indigenous rangers and landowners. [ + ]
Government to help SMEs improve cybersecurity
The federal government will invest $18.2m in two initiatives aimed at helping SMEs shore up their defences against — and recover from — cyber attacks. [ + ]
Interactive mapping tool launches for classrooms
A reimagined National Geographic MapMaker has been launched under a partnership between Esri and the National Geographic Society. [ + ]
ACSC flags critical vulnerabilities in Citrix products
The ACSC has issued a critical vulnerability alert covering two Citrix software vulnerabilities exploited in this month's attack on port operator DP World. [ + ]
Telstra to spend $24m to expand Pilbara network
Telstra has revealed plans to invest $24m to expand its fibre infrastructure in WA's Pilbara region to help better support the area's industries. [ + ]
