Strong cybersecurity measures for operational technology (OT) systems ensure the security of Australia’s public sector, protecting essential services like utilities, transportation, and energy grids. Operational technology differs from conventional IT systems in that it focuses ...
The Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS) ensure the security of sensitive data within Victorian public sector organisations, as established under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act). The Department of Families, Fairness, ...
Over the past 30 years, we have observed remarkable changes in the way local governments manage and use data. Paper-based systems, at their best, relied on knowledgeable, specialist staff who spent their days manually sorting, ...
New South Wales implements a robust framework of stringent strata regulations that enhance transparency and accountability within strata management. Parliament recently approved these laws, which address concerns such as undisclosed conflicts of interest, excessive insurance ...
The Australian Government will rename its digital identity app, myGovID, to myID in November 2024. This change marks a significant step forward in improving the nation’s digital governance framework. This adjustment clarifies the distinction between ...
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) retrieved $777,000 taken from a victim in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam, highlighting the urgent need for prompt measures against cybercrime. A South Australian woman became a victim of ...
In October 2024, Australia will observe Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), a national initiative that aims to improve cybersecurity practices for individuals and organisations. This year’s theme, “Cyber security is everyone’s business,” highlights that all ...
The City of Greater Bendigo launched a Community Needs Assessment survey to identify the most urgent social challenges residents face. Community members can access the online survey on the city’s Let’s Talk community engagement website. ...
The Cybermarvel program plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity awareness and practices among students, educators, and communities across Australia. The education departments from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, ...
The NSW Government introduced Rent Check, a complimentary resource that provides renters and landlords with detailed information on rental market prices across New South Wales. The NSW Rental Commissioner created this tool to provide exceptional ...
In Australia, small businesses face a rising number of sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly scams targeting sensitive business information. These scams directly impact Australian cybersecurity by exposing weaknesses that individuals can exploit across the public sector. Scammers ...
The federal government launched the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to bridge the digital divide for school-aged children across Australia. The National Broadband Network (NBN) and the Department of Education introduced the SSBI initiative, offering ...
