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Protegrity's new borderless data solution to aid compliance
Digital Transformation

Protegrity's new borderless data solution to aid compliance

The solution aids global enterprises in navigating an increasingly regulated, fragmented data privacy landscape by enabling data transfers across geographies.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board
Unified Communications

Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board

Former NSA Director Michael Rogers joins Duality Technologies as advisor for privacy-preserving data collaboration in public and private sectors.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Data Privacy

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
Hyperscale

Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern refuses to disclose her discussions with major tech companies regarding data centres in New Zealand.

By Phil Pennington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2022
The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast
Accenture

The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast

Technology is constantly evolving, so in an industry where change and innovation are crucial to surviving, shouldn't workplace diversity be a priority, too?.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations
Firewalls

Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations

Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC Head of Government Relations to position the company with key government stakeholders in the cybersecurity debates.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Atturra
Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Atturra

Atturra CEO Stephen Kowal shares valuable insights into the Asia-Pacific IT services landscape in this 10 Minute IT Jam.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

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Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals
Digital Transformation

Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals

Nearly a third of organisations were hit last year, as security teams step up cyber defences amid rising concern over vulnerabilities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Tarian Technologies launches groundbreaking data security software, Need2Know
Firewalls

Tarian Technologies launches groundbreaking data security software, Need2Know

Tarian Technologies unveils Need2Know, a progressive multi-tier encryption software, enhancing data security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Roke secures £40m contract for the British Army's ISTAR programme
EduTech

Roke secures £40m contract for the British Army's ISTAR programme

UK innovator Roke secures £40m contract with British Army for creating an integrated ISTAR system to enhance data-led decision making.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Critical infrastructure: Beyond just cyber security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure: Beyond just cyber security

Australia's critical infrastructure security is a vital part of national competitiveness, requiring compliance with new regulations.

By Rajeevan Kanagasabai • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Space

Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future

National coalition unveils roadmap to integrate space and geospatial industries for Australia's economic success and national security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks
Supply Chain

Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks

The majority of respondents from a recent Trellix report believe government-led initiatives can play an important role in protection against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Malware

Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat

New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
Five steps to stopping the next pandemic
Supply Chain

Five steps to stopping the next pandemic

Experts say missed warnings, weak global co-ordination and patchy vaccine logistics left the world exposed to COVID-19 and another outbreak.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021