Industry News
Aus fintech launches new microservice
Australian fintech company Hay has launched Hay-as-a-Service (HaaS), with the support of the Appian Low-Code Automation Platform. [ + ]
Govt may make directors liable for data breaches
The federal government has launched a consultation into the preferred approach for improving Australia's security posture under the Cyber Security Strategy 2020. [ + ]
Microsoft to acquire cybersecurity firm RiskIQ
Microsoft has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire security software company RiskIQ in a bid to strenghten cybersecurity of digital transformation and hybrid work. [ + ]
ACSC updates Essential Eight guidance
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has updated its guidance on the implementation of the Essential Eight threat mitigation strategies. [ + ]
Govt dishes out $5.6m in blockchain grants
The government has announced $5.6 million funding through the Blockchain Pilot Grants program to support projects in the minerals and food and beverages sectors. [ + ]
Federal, state governments agree on data sharing
The federal, state and territory governments have reached an intergovernmental agreement committing to improve cross-jurisdictional data sharing. [ + ]
Back-to-school online resources
With remote learning back on the table for some of the nation's students, a steady supply of online educational resources may be helpful. [ + ]
Australian cyber companies have advantage in US
A new report from AustCyber finds that Australian cybersecurity companies looking to expand to the US have a competitive advantage due to the AUSFTA agreement. [ + ]
Australian construction sector targeted in BEC scams
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned of a growing trend of building and construction companies being targeted in business email compromise scams. [ + ]
Digital campus focused on post-pandemic learning
The OWIS Digital Campus @Punggol will be a K–12 school spread over a 20,000 m2 gross floor area with the capacity to accommodate 1500 students. [ + ]
Cyber attack on NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education has been a victim of a cybersecurity attack. [ + ]
Australian orgs among victims of Kaseya attack
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has received reports of Australian organisations being among the victims of the supply chain ransomware attack on Kaseya. [ + ]
Tech Educators Association conference
The Technology Educators Assocation conference is coming up and offers two days of blended online and in-person sessions. [ + ]
Telstra to pay back $25m for underperforming internet speeds
Telstra will be paying out around $25m in refunds for failing to notify almost 50,000 customers that the maximum speeds advertised in their internet plan were unattainable with the NBN infrastructure available to them. [ + ]
Capgemini acquires Aussie SAP specialist Acclimation
Capgemini has expanded its Australian SAP offering with the acquisition of Acclimation, bolstering its position as a leader in SAP delivery in the region. [ + ]
