There has been a digital boom taking place in Australia, with a new report by ACS revealing that strong growth in the ICT workforce is expected to continue. [ + ]

Now's the time to get to grips with the requirements of Australia's new data breach laws, so that you're prepared in case the worst ever happens. [ + ]

Sensing the way you walk could be the latest weapon in the fight to build stronger security into our everyday devices, say researchers from CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]

IT experts have been invited to test Micron 21's networks with DDoS attacks in real time during the company's AusCERT presentations this week. [ + ]

CeBIT Australia 2017, which begins Tuesday, 23 May, will feature innovations by technology companies from 34 different countries. [ + ]

A new tech tsunami — 'serverless architectures' — has the potential to rewrite business models and shake up markets. [ + ]

A 26-member Australian delegation is heading to the US to showcase solutions in digital currencies, identity management and more. [ + ]

Almost 60 finalists have been chosen for the inaugural Finnies, the industry-backed Australian FinTech awards. [ + ]

As the world reels from another huge cyber attack, here are the steps you should take to prevent infection by 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. [ + ]

A better approach to deploying security solutions is to match existing employee behaviours, rather than expecting people to change. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Gartner says local CIOs are more focused on digitalisation than their global peers and nearly half are already participating in digital ecosystems. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The AFP has admitted that it accessed the telecoms metadata of a journalist without first obtaining the required warrant. [ + ]