Industry News
Leadership more vital than salary for talent retention
A survey of Australian knowledge workers found that employees rate job stability and having a good manager ahead of salary when choosing an employer. [ + ]
Music classes boost maths scores: study
Music and arts classes can increase interest in school and lead to better scores in mathematics — but only at higher socio-economic status schools. [ + ]
OAIC data breach report shows key privacy risks
Organisations must have robust information handling practices and up-to-date response plans, says OAIC. [ + ]
Top telcos fined over misleading NBN speed claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been collectively fined $33.5 million after admitting to misleading consumers about maximum NBN speeds attainable at their premises. [ + ]
Offering targets human element in cybersecurity
Human Detection and Response (HDR) correlates, identifies and responds to the tens of thousands of detected events related to risky security behaviour. [ + ]
Australian cybersecurity sector facing big challenges
New research from AustCyber suggests Australian cybersecurity companies are grappling with comparably low levels of funding and a worsening skills shortage. [ + ]
Udemy launches Melbourne hub as online learning takes off in Australia
Udemy, an online learning and teaching destination founded in 2010, has announced Melbourne as its regional business hub in Australia. [ + ]
AIIA urges rethink on proposed data breach penalty increases
The AIIA says the federal government should take a positive, collaborative approach to the complex issue of data and cyber security. [ + ]
STEM awards for Sydney students
A Victor Chang School Science Award has been bestowed on almost 40 Year 11 students from the Blacktown region in Sydney. [ + ]
Catholic school teachers stop work
Legally protected industrial action will be taken by hundreds of Catholic schools across NSW and the ACT. [ + ]
eSafety program teaches online safety to students
One-quarter of all Australian school students participated in the Trusted eSafety Provider program last financial year. [ + ]
Websites overtake webmail as top phishing vector
Personal websites and blogs have overtaken webmail services as the top phishing vector, according to new research from Netskope. [ + ]
Human cost of Australia's ransomware attacks soars
More than half of Australian cybersecurity professionals would feel personally responsible for a ransomware attack and are considering leaving their jobs. [ + ]
1 in 3 Australians exposed to data breach in past year
Nearly all Australian adults think companies that fail to protect customer data from being breached should face stricter penalties, ANZ research suggests. [ + ]
'Mini Woolies' education tool for disabled students
A program that simulates a real supermarket has launched in WA, designed to help students with disability to learn in a "real-world" scenario. [ + ]
