Industry News
Securing Australia's digital future
Scientists are calling on industry and researchers to work together to help position Australia as a "forward-thinking digital nation". [ + ]
Culture Amp becomes latest Vic tech unicorn
Employee engagement survey company Culture Amp has become Victoria's newest tech unicorn after securing more than $121m in venture capital funding. [ + ]
Navy veteran wins ACS Indigenous IT student scholarship
Ex-Navy sailor Warren Faulkner has won the Australian Computer Society's $5000 Indigenous IT student scholarship for 2020. [ + ]
ACSC helps power energy sector's cybersecurity capabilities
The ACSC is helping energy sector organisations and government agencies with their cybersecurity capabilities through information exchange and training. [ + ]
New e-book to help inform public sector of AI impacts
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has released an e-book covering the implications of using AI for government services. [ + ]
Global printer market shrinks 5.6% in Q2
HP maintained its lead of the shrinking global hardcopy peripherals market during the second quarter, according to research from IDC. [ + ]
myGov use hits record highs as Australians access tax cuts
Australians are using myGov in record numbers, according to the Australian Government, with people logging in 39 million times in July to access tax relief. [ + ]
Fileless malware surging worldwide
Trend Micro's Midyear Security Roundup for the first half of the year identifies trends including the growing use of fileless malware designed to avoid detection. [ + ]
Govt consulting on data sharing reforms
The government has commenced a public consultation on proposed reforms aimed at enabling the more effective use and sharing of public data. [ + ]
2019 AIIA National iAward winners announced
The iAwards recognise digital leaders who are disrupting and transforming their target markets and generating tangible end-user outcomes, according to the AIIA. [ + ]
Women in Technology Award Winners Announced
The Women in Technology Awards celebrate women who are making their mark in the industry and inspiring others to follow. [ + ]
Australians concerned over digital health record security
Almost half of Australians are concerned over the security and privacy of their digital health records, according to a new report. [ + ]
ASD publishes approved cryptographic products list
The ASD has published a list of the devices that have been evaluated under its ASD Cryptographic Evaluation and High Assurance evaluation programs. [ + ]
ACSC calls on SMBs to participate in cybersecurity survey
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is calling on SMBs to fill out a survey that explores companies' views on and understanding of cybersecurity. [ + ]
Privacy a key focus in OAIC Corporate Plan 2019–20
The OAIC has made embedding and enforcing strong privacy safeguards in the Consumer Data Right a key focus in its Corporate Plan for 2019–20. [ + ]
