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Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy

The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
CyberGym opens Melbourne cybersecurity training centre
Education, Learning & Training

CyberGym opens Melbourne cybersecurity training centre

CyberGym has unveiled a multi-million AUD cyber defence facility in Melbourne, enhancing Victoria's status as a cyber security hub in the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Victorian Government welcomes the State's first CISO
Cybersecurity

Victorian Government welcomes the State's first CISO

John O'Driscoll has taken up the CISO role and joins from his previous position as senior manager of Information and Technology Risk at ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Victorian Government launches its first Cyber Security Strategy
Cybersecurity

Victorian Government launches its first Cyber Security Strategy

The Victorian Government says it is 'getting on' with the state's first Cyber Security Strategy to help protect itself from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia
Cybersecurity

Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia

Victoria aims be Australia's first truly cyber ready state - and at the centre of the fast-growing cybersecurity ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Mimecast makes waves in the Australian cybersecurity market
Mimecast

Mimecast makes waves in the Australian cybersecurity market

Mimecast expands Melbourne HQ, attracting partners and bolstering cybersecurity efforts in the Australian tech sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Victorian government stories

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system
Unified Communications

Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system

Civica will undertake a major recruitment of existing employees to support the introduction of the Fines Reform Act and the new VIEW system.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator
Incubator

Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator

Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Victorian government stories

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost
Federal Government

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost

The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early
Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
First modular construction building code drafted
Energy efficient

First modular construction building code drafted

Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne
Fintech

Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne

The proposal comes on the back of the government's announcement of Melbourne's first fintech festival later this year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth
Fintech

Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth

Intersekt will run from October 27 until November 3 and will be held in partnership with FinTech Victoria, York Butter Factory and Next Money.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017