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Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
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New security risk & consulting service launches for AU government & enterprises

Mon, 28th May 2018
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risk & compliance
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cba
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consultancy
Sydney-based consulting firm Industry Risk has launched a new suite of security and risk consulting services for Australian businesses.
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Hands-on Review: Play as androids in Detroit: Become Human

Fri, 25th May 2018
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digital entertainment
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ps4
Detroit: Become Human is an interesting game that looks at a near future where androids are living sentient beings. Does that make them human?.
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Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO

Mon, 21st May 2018
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cisco
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datacom
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australian government
Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.
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NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead

Mon, 21st May 2018
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nbn
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Felicity Ross, with extensive experience in communications, is set to replace Karina Keisler as NBN Co's new corporate affairs lead from 18 July 2018.
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THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Tue, 8th May 2018
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drones
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surveillance
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biometrics
The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.
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Parental Police: Why being 'bad cop' isn't shielding kids from online threats

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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uc
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cybersecurity
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kids
Being the 'bad cop' by limiting online time isn't enough to shield kids from online threats. Education and active supervision are key, experts say.
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Hands-on with the Detroit: Become Human demo on PS4

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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preview
Next month Quantic Dream will soon release its latest PS4 video game called Detroit: Become Human. The demo is out now and we've played it.
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'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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europol
Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the 'good guys', but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.
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Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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motorola
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.
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While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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law
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data sharing
Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.
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A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Purdue scientists decode brain activity, igniting AI-led mind-reading tech to revolutionise future workplaces.
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Reduce risk in the enterprise by digitising documents

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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data protection
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document management
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ecm
Relying on paper documentation is one of the largest gaps an enterprise faces, and also one of the hardest to police.
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How Workplace By Facebook helped solve an avocado shortage

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Many employees in major industries like retail, farming, and transport seldom have their own PC or even a company email address, but they do all have.
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Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Cybereason's senior director says the arrest of the Carbanak gangleader will just look like a 'rounding error' for overall cybercrime profits.
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Monash University researchers scour dark web to understand cybercrime

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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cybercrime
IT researchers at Monash University have exposed activity on the dark web that could spell the end for some cybercriminals.
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Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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europol
Europol has arrested the suspected leader of the Carbanak gang with the cooperation of law enforcement around the world, but experts remain sceptical.
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Milestone Systems predict the future of the surveillance industry - 7 key trends

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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saas
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storage
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surveillance
The company discusses issues around IoT and automation as well as how some integrators might struggle to keep up with the market.
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Not every cloud has a silver lining - the challenges of managing public data in Australia

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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dc
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cloud services
Fujitsu assesses the challenges that exist with the Australian government's digital transformation initiatives and the public storage of data.
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Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.