The Australian government has mandated that businesses disclose any cyber ransom payments made to criminals as part of new legislation. Parliament is currently discussing this proposed legislation, which seeks to enhance transparency and strengthen cybersecurity ...
Defence is transforming how it works with businesses through the launch of the Defence Digital Engineering Strategy to speed up capability acquisition and address operational gaps. This is a key outcome of the Defence Industry ...
The recent approval of the Digital Identity Bill in the Senate greatly improves Australia’s digital identity system. This milestone represents a significant step towards guaranteeing secure and efficient access to government services. Set to fully ...
The Australian government is implementing a comprehensive zero-trust model across all sectors to enhance cybersecurity. This effort is strengthening the nation’s digital security as part of a broader strategy. The zero trust model requires authenticating ...
The Minister for Cyber Security, the Hon Tony Burke MP, convened the Executive Cyber Council in Sydney to continue genuine and transparent co-leadership with industry leaders and senior Government officials on a range of key ...
The NSW Government recently launched a new website to encourage responsible digital citizenship among young individuals, in light of the growing amount of time children spend online. The data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...
The Albanese government is rolling out new standards for government digital services with the aim of improving the digital experience for all Australians. The current spread of these services across various agency websites, portals, and ...
A recent study by not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas has revealed that older Australians are increasingly tech-savvy, but remain wary of online security risks. The survey of over 1,000 Australians aged 65 and above highlights ...
In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra, the Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the Albanese government is developing ‘brand new and world-leading’ digital infrastructure. ‘Trust Exchange’ would give Australians the ...
Australia leads in utilising Big data to improve public services. Big data, defined by its large volume, rapid speed, and diverse types, now plays a crucial role in decision-making, service delivery, and citizen engagement within ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity education by providing students with hands-on, immersive experiences that address real-world hacking challenges. Dennis Desmond, a cybersecurity lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, utilised AI to elevate ...
The Albanese government has unveiled Australia’s new National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities, emphasising the critical role of science in shaping the nation’s future. According to Minister for Industry and Science Ed ...
