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GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

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Data Analytics

SPA Australia promotes Anthony Ween to Defence lead

The move puts SPA Australia's government and defence analytics portfolio under a veteran Canberra analyst as demand for support rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Data Protection

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Public profile details are helping criminals guess passwords and impersonate contacts, with 55% of Australians reusing the same password.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Internet of Things

Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce

A new Australian scheme launched by key industry groups aims to professionalise and expand the nation's cyber security workforce amid rising demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Data Protection

New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service

Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade

Leidos Australia will manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia, supporting its digital transformation and delivery of vital Earth science data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Surveillance

Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Internet of Things

Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns

Australia's shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Firewalls

Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification

Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024