Industry News
Biometric passwords popular among frustrated digital users
The vast majority of people use the same password across multiple accounts, a new survey has found. [ + ]
Students encouraged to get involved with CySCA
The dates for the 2018 CySCA competition have now been announced. [ + ]
Half of premises ready to connect to nbn
More than half of Australian premises are now ready to connect to the nbn, and nbn co aims to have three quarters of premises ready for service by the end of this financial year. [ + ]
Government encourages feedback from IT industry
Those in the IT industry are urged to provide information about the barriers they face when dealing with the federal government. [ + ]
Israel's CyberGym opens global HQ in Melbourne
Cybersecurity training company CyberGym has launched its new global headquarters and cybersecurity training arena in Melbourne. [ + ]
A/NZ sitting on IoT security time bomb
Close to two-thirds of business and IT leaders are anxious about IoT security risks, but only 31% say their organisation plans to increase their IoT security budget. [ + ]
ACMA intervenes after iTalkBB code breaches
iTalkBB Australia has been found to be in breach of direct debit, complaints-handling and record-keeping rules in the TCP code. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom appoints new group executive
A new group executive has been announced at Macquarie Telecom Group. [ + ]
NAB to recruit 600 technology pros
Under a new technology and workforce transformation initiative, NAB has embarked on a global recruitment drive for 600 technology specialists. [ + ]
Advantech joins Edgecross Consortium
Global intelligent systems provider Advantech has partnered with five other high-tech firms to establish the 'Edgecross Consortium'. [ + ]
Australia's first fully LoRaWAN connected city
Launceston will become Australia's first fully connected city as it rolls out a new network using LoRaWAN technology. [ + ]
IoT Good Data Practice guide launched
IoTAA's new guide covers what industry participants need to consider when supplying IoT devices and services to consumers. [ + ]
Melbourne named world's tenth-smartest city
Melbourne narrowly beat Sydney to take the title of the world's tenth-smartest city as part of an index compiled by smart parking app developer EasyPark. [ + ]
Cyber cooperation between DFAT and Sense of Security
Sense of Security and DFAT are working together to enhance cybersecurity in the Indo–Pacific region. [ + ]
LaunchVic to sponsor Pause Fest 2018
The Pause Fest 2018 program has been announced, with LaunchVic signing a $300,000, two-year sponsorship deal for the event. [ + ]
