Compromises don't fix "flawed" encryption Bill
05 December, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLabor missed a chance to stand up to a "desperate and weak government" by backing down on its opposition to the Bill, according to Digital Rights Watch.
Optic Security Group to provide trans-Tasman coverage
04 December, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling
Six physical IT and information security companies from Australia and New Zealand have merged into the new Optic Security Group.
Fed govt offers cybersecurity grant
03 December, 2018A $10 million cybersecurity initiative has just been launched by the federal government.
NSW launches cybersecurity innovation node
03 December, 2018NSW will receive a cybersecurity innovation node to help accelerate the growth of this industry.
Cybercrooks hold their own Black Friday sales
30 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals seeking to capitalise on the spike in online sales activity during Black Friday and Cyber Monday held their own version of the shopping event.
ACS develops data sharing framework
29 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new data sharing framework developed by the ACS proposes the introduction of a standardised method of sharing and properly anonymising personal data.
Fed govt releases new cybersecurity reports
28 November, 2018The federal government has released two new reports that aim to make Australia a world leader in cybersecurity.
Industry opposes rushing through encryption Bill
23 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian industry associations have urged a parliamentary committee to reject the government's demand to rush through the controversial encryption Bill.
Payment fraud losses to hit $30bn this year
21 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research has predicted that online payment fraud losses will grow to US$22bn this year, growing to US$48bn by 2023 as a fraud-as-a-service economy emerges.
My Health Record opt-out extension welcomed
16 November, 2018The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended, a move which has been welcomed by privacy advocates.
Hivint acquisition strengthens Optus's security play
09 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus's acquisition of cybersecurity consultant Hivint will help the company grow its security business in Australia and potentially the wider APAC region.
Allens urges companies to rise above data backlash
09 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations need to overhaul their security polices and practices to restore consumer confidence in businesses' use of their personal data, according to Allens.
Fair Data tackles privacy concerns
07 November, 2018 by Elissa Molly, CEO, AMSRSThe new Fair Data trust mark hands control to consumers and delivers confidence to government and business, says AMSRS's Elissa Molloy.
UK looks at analytics in political campaigns
07 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK's Information Commissioner's Office is consulting on its proposal to introduce a statutory code governing the use of personal data in political campaigns.
Defence contractor Austal hit with cyber attack
05 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Defence and ACSC are investigating a recent data breach and extortion attempt on one of the department's contractors, WA shipbuilder Austal.
