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ACSC launches new smart cities cyber safety resource
The ACSC has launched a new smart cities resource in collaboration with leading international security agencies.
Cyber security concerns as council’s network rack found in staff toilet
West Australia’s councils are neglecting to fix weaknesses in their computer controls, according to the state’s auditor general.
Victoria releases cyber strategy delivery plan
Victoria will work towards a whole of government cyber operations model to improve risk management across the state’s public service.
Cyber security agency failing local government
The NSW government’s cyber security agency is falling short in its obligation to help councils deliver secure and trustworthy digital services, a report says.
WA government parters with IDCARE to support victims of data breaches
The WA Government has entered a corporate partnership with Australia and NZ not-for-profit cyber support service IDCARE.
ATO renews $86m cyber deal with Macquarie Government
The Australian Taxation Office has renewed its deal with Macquarie Government for cyber security, sovereign data centre and cloud services.
Governments fare poorly in ransomware attacks
Almost 75% of state and local government ransomware victims end up having their data encrypted by the hackers.
ACSC issues joint warning about cyber attacks on critical infrastructure
The ACSC is urging critical infrastructure organisations to step up cyber security amid a warning about Iranian state-sponsored attacks.
Password123? Audit reveals worst passwords ever
A report says SA government agencies should consider banning certain passwords, amid concerns weak passwords are compromising security.