Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced
A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps found most begin harvesting children’s data within seconds. The findings expose gaps in oversight across schools, developers
Agentic AI increases cyber risk as governance lags behind deployment
Enterprises are operationalising AI agents faster than they can secure them, according to new research from Rubrik Zero Labs. The result is a growing gap
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
Australia and Indonesia formalise closer defence and strategic ties
Prime Minister Albanese has completed a successful visit to Indonesia, deepening Australia’s partnership with a key regional neighbour. Prime Minister Albanese and the President of
Cybersecurity roles rule government security
In July 2025, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) updated its cybersecurity role guidelines for large organisations and government agencies to enhance Australia’s digital infrastructure and
Security smarts beat social scams
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) announced essential guidance to help public sector organisations protect themselves against sophisticated social engineering attacks that use artificial intelligence
Transforming the Public Sector: Achieving Efficiency, Security, and Innovation
The New Zealand public sector faces a critical challenge: delivering enhanced services with tightening budgets amidst escalating security threats. Agencies are pressured to achieve greater
WorkSafe anchors health data security
WorkSafe Victoria officially presents its comprehensive and clear framework for collecting, using, and safeguarding personal and health information. WorkSafe operates within its jurisdiction in Victoria,
Boomer bytes secure donation data security
Experts have identified a significant cybersecurity vulnerability, revealing increased risks and AI threats that directly impact Australia’s public sector. This issue particularly affects leaders and
Mastering media security, defending your data
As digital transformation accelerates, Australia’s public sector faces growing challenges in cyber security and data privacy, particularly concerning the use of removable media such as
Enhancing superannuation security with MFA solutions
Australia’s public sector advances cyber security and data privacy by introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user superannuation accounts. This initiative tackles the rising concerns about
AI enhances digital government security
Australia advances border control, setting a significant standard for integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence in public sector functions. The Australian Border Force (ABF) leads