Industry News
SMEs don't understand security risks, ACSC survey finds
Cyber incidents cost Australian SMEs $29 billion each year, yet nearly half of them do not invest more than $500 per annum on cybersecurity. [ + ]
UK schools ill prepared for online
The UK's Durham University has released the second in a series of reports that look at teachers' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Vertiv shifts its core Sydney IT centre in 24 hours
Vertiv worked with Focus Group Technologies to shift its Sydney offices from Macquarie Park to Bella Vista, in a move that was completed in just 24 hours. [ + ]
DTA updates COVIDSafe with more languages
The Digital Transformation Agency has updated the COVIDSafe app to add support for the five most common non-English languages in Australia. [ + ]
JGA North cable ready for service: RTI
RTI Connectivity has deployed the second and final leg of the Japan-Guam-Australia cable system, which has an initial design capacity of at least 24 Tbps. [ + ]
Quantum projects receive $1.5m funding injection
The landmark quantum science and technology studies aim to create commercialisation opportunities for defence-applicable technologies. [ + ]
Less than 10% of APAC orgs have a CISO
Research commissioned by LogMeIn found that many Asia–Pacific organisations are struggling to securely handle identity and access management. [ + ]
Consumer Data Right for banking sector arrives
The reform introduces significant changes to information sharing practices within financial services. [ + ]
Digital learning tool selector
Assessment of digital tools is a little easier with the Digital Learning Selector website. [ + ]
Magento 1 still in wide use despite reaching end of life
Adobe has issued the final patches for version 1 of the popular e-commerce platform Magento, but more than 75% of Magento users are still running the version. [ + ]
Employees breaking cyber rules despite awareness
Employees are more conscious of cybersecurity, but their limited understanding makes them flout the rules. [ + ]
Leaders need to be more tech-savvy in post-COVID world
The momentum behind a permanent remote working model is growing, but business leaders must adapt quickly. [ + ]
Innovative education ideas to be showcased
The NSW Department of Education is keen to capture examples of innovation in education implemented by schools and teachers during the recent COVID-19 upheaval. [ + ]
'How to teach online' course wins tech award
FutureLearn has been named a winner at the EdTech Breakthrough Awards. [ + ]
NZ introduces new and improved privacy reforms
The Privacy Act 2020 promises to be more proactive and less reactive than its 27-year-old predecessor. [ + ]