Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness has confirmed her appointment as the new national cyber security coordinator.
Category: Cyber Security
APS cyber security ‘not up to scratch’
A breakthrough in last year’s Medibank attack investigation has raised concerns about the government’s cyber security.
Govt uses cyber sanction powers for first time
The government has exercised its cyber sanctions powers for the first time after identifying a man linked to last year’s Medibank attack.
Vic digital licence gets thumbs up from expert
Victoria’s digital drivers licence will provide a more secure and convenient system, an expert says.
AI-driven attacks top cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Cybercriminals will increase use of AI in 2024 to enhance their attacks. This will include leveraging AI to create highly personalised spear-phishing messages that blend seamlessly with an organisation’s internal communication style.
Leveraging hybrid cloud to boost public safety
Designing, operating, and maintaining a security camera network is complex. And local governments are rarely equipped with the technical resources and sufficient systems capacity to manage such an endeavour.
Research paper says risks of Digital ID must be addressed
A new research paper proposes a framework to ensure the NSW government addresses risks as it rolls out digital identity.
NDIA staffer charged after data breach
The National Disability Insurance Agency has apologised for a data breach involving the personal information of NDIS participants.
Queensland councils unite to find solution to juvenile crime
Queensland councils have released a locally-based action plan to address juvenile crime in their communities.
Cyber-crime-as-a-service adopts modern business models
Welcome to cybercrime-as-a-service, where criminal syndicates follow professional business models, research their markets, and even provide help desks.