AI deepfakes drive surge in fraudulent identity checks, research finds
LexisNexis Risk Solutions warns that AI-generated deepfakes are exposing organisations to greater risks if identity and customer onboarding checks fail to keep pace. The global
‘You’ll never guess what I heard last week’ – the trusted insider and how government agencies can improve integrity
There’s a running joke in Canberra public sector circles about the obligatory shoulder check that occurs before discussing current work activity in public. We’ve all
Why Zero Trust biometrics are reshaping physical and digital security
As organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, protecting digital systems alone is no longer enough. Security leaders are also strengthening physical access controls, recognising that
Why public sector agencies are shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart strategies
The Australian Government’s new Whole-of-Government Cloud Computing Policy comes into effect on 1 July 2026, reinforcing cloud as a cornerstone of modern public service delivery.
Legacy systems continue to hold back AI-driven cloud transformation
NTT DATA has released a new report finding that only 14% of organisations have reached the highest level of cloud maturity, despite nearly two decades
DeepSeek’s rise: A game-changer or a security threat?
The emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform competing with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, is reshaping the AI landscape. As generative AI advances,
The end of centralisation: Why distributed data stewardship is the future of government
Australia’s public sector is at a critical point in its digital evolution. Every day, government agencies, from health and human services to emergency management and
Securing critical infrastructure: Preparing 5G networks for the quantum era
A world-first innovation has shown that 5G networks can be upgraded to quantum-safe security, with existing SIM and eSIM cards protected against future cyber threats
Cloud and AI adoption outpaces governance and cost control frameworks
Australian organisations face rising pressure to strengthen cloud and AI governance, security and cost control, according to systems integrator Brennan. Based on customer insights from
Communications leaders must guide organisations through GenAI complexity
As organisations rapidly adopt generative AI (GenAI), the pressure to innovate is running up against the realities of cybersecurity. A growing number of communications and
Future-proofing public services with responsible AI
Australia’s public sector is under growing pressure to modernise systems, deliver better citizen services, and strengthen cyber resilience, all while managing tight budgets, legacy infrastructure,
Unlocking Zero Trust: Why the public sector needs AI, not different frameworks
Australia aims to become a world leader in cybersecurity by 2030, a goal that is both ambitious and essential. The federal government’s Cyber Security Strategy