Tag: Tony Burke

Govt urged to lift cyber with new rules for mid market firms

Posted on   |  by David Allen
A badly needed cybersecurity uplift for Australia’s private sector should begin with new standards that focus on mid-sized firms and tech service providers, the Tech Council of Australia says....

Parliament launches far-reaching inquiry into AI

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Federal parliament has launched its broadest inquiry into artificial intelligence to date, ahead of sweeping national reforms to regulate the technology expected from the government next year. The move...

Wells says triple zero upgrades a success despite dropped calls

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Communications minister Anika Wells has defended the performance of Australia’s triple zero network during Wednesday’s Telstra outage after around three dozen calls to the service were dropped on their...

New horizons: Cyber plan adds sweeping security uplift

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Major reviews of critical infrastructure laws, offensive powers for telcos and tech companies, higher standards for government ICT, and new reporting portals for SMEs will all be pursued as...

New House committee to probe SME cybersecurity

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Government cybersecurity advice and the resilience of small and medium businesses will be placed under the microscope by a new lower house committee established by the Albanese government on...

Gig Guide: Bishop resignation cuts ANU term short

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Former Coalition grande dame Julie Bishop has stepped down as Chancellor of the scandal-ridden Australian National University, seven months before her term was due to end. Ms Bishop has...

ASD reveals two ‘extensive’ cyber breaches as threats escalate

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Two significant cyber intrusions against the federal government and critical infrastructure providers occurred during the past financial year, resulting in what officials described as “extensive compromise” of sensitive systems....