Australian Government stories
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The roadmap to compliance: The intersection between risks, regulation and security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Australian organisations face a 388% rise in data breaches, driving the government to boost funding for enhanced security and compliance measures in 2024.
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Three steps to secure compliance with Australia’s new technology asset stocktake requirements
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it training
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Australia’s new PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates government entities and suppliers to complete technology asset stocktakes by June 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
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firewalls
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Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign
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telstra
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australian government
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Boxing legend Danny Green champions the Cyber Wardens campaign to boost cyber security for small businesses amidst rising online attacks.
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Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
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firewalls
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it training
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encryption
Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates stronger cybersecurity measures, sparking industry experts' applause and calls for resourceful implementation to mitigate risks.
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Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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hcm
Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.
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Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cleantech
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cyber threats
AUSCERT, UQ, and IDCARE team up under an Australian Government contract to bolster cyber security support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji through the Cyber and Critical Tech Co-operation Program.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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public sector
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Australia's government has granted AUD $1.5 million to the Large Area Wi-Fi project led by CIN, Pivotel, and Roobuck, which aims to boost regional and remote connectivity resilience.
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Rapid7 completes IRAP assessment, aiding Aussie agencies
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Rapid7 has completed its IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED level, allowing Australian Government agencies to employ its Insight Platform.
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Excite expands cyber security with CBIT Digital Forensic acquisition
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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it services
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australian government
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m&a
Excite Technology Services acquires CBIT Digital Forensic Services for AUD $14 million, enhancing its cyber security and digital forensics capabilities.
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ITP partners with TaxTank for digital-first tax management
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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digitisation
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tax
ITP Accounting Professionals partners with TaxTank to deliver seamless, real-time tax management for 300,000 clients ahead of EOFY, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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iaas
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paas
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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software updates
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australian government
A new poll by Tenable reveals 79% of Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders feel the federal government’s efforts against evolving cyber threats are inadequate, demanding more preventive measures.
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Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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uc
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edutech
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it training
CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.
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The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Thu, 30th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintechs
Australia’s fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
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Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt
Thu, 30th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.
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Exclusive: How Teradata is supporting the Australian Government
Tue, 14th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Teradata is steering digital transformation in the Australian federal government sectors, says Simon Williams, leveraging AI and cloud computing for efficient data management.
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We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.
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Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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thoughtworks
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australian government
Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.