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Blockchain delegation heads to New York
A 26-member Australian delegation is heading to the US to showcase solutions in digital currencies, identity management and more. [ + ]
Australia spared the worst of WannaCry
Only a handful of Australian firms have so far been affected by the devastating WannaCry ransomware, which spread using an NSA exploit leaked in April. [ + ]
Protect yourself from WannaCry
As the world reels from another huge cyber attack, here are the steps you should take to prevent infection by WannaCry. [ + ]
Overcoming the human risk factor
A better approach to deploying security solutions is to match existing employee behaviours, rather than expecting people to change. [ + ]
Budget to have mixed impact on ICT sector
The ICT sector stands to benefit from Budget initiatives aimed at reducing the skills shortage and making it easier for start-ups to access funding, but a new levy on employers of skilled foreign workers could be detrimental. [ + ]
A/NZ CIOs are ahead on digital transformation
Gartner says local CIOs are more focused on digitalisation than their global peers and nearly half are already participating in digital ecosystems. [ + ]
Internet users ignorant of privacy issues: NordVPN
A survey from VPN provider NordVPN indicates that despite high-profile data leaks and attacks, email users are still putting their faith in the major providers and most remain unaware of more secure alternatives. [ + ]
AFP blasted over illegal metadata use
The AFP has admitted that it accessed the telecoms metadata of a journalist without first obtaining the required warrant. [ + ]
Cybersecurity in an all-digital world
It's no secret that we're living in a digital-first world. [ + ]
Australia, China reach detente over cyber IP theft
The Australian and Chinese governments have mutually agreed not to conduct or support cyber theft of IP and trade secrets from the other country's companies as part of a new security agreement. [ + ]
Eyeing the value in 2017's technology wave
Artificial intelligence and software robots are the areas business leaders should be focusing on this year. [ + ]
CeBIT focuses on women in tech
Only 14% of start-up founders are female, a fact that will be discussed by leading women in technology at the CeBIT Australia event. [ + ]
It's time to be responsible with data
In response to societal concerns about the security of data, organisations need to embrace the emerging doctrine of 'corporate digital responsibility'. [ + ]
CeBIT announces Vodafone as strategic sponsor
Vodafone has partnered with CeBIT Australia as the strategic sponsor, and will showcase its technology at the event. [ + ]
Data retention law kicks in
Australia's mandatory metadata retention scheme gets going, but a number of ISPs may not be able to comply with the new requirements. [ + ]
