Industry News
Australian leaders hesitant to disclose breaches
Australian C-suite leaders overwhelmingly believe requirements for public disclosures of data breaches could lead to a loss of competitive advantage, PwC said. [ + ]
Adobe: consumers reject age-based stereotypes
New research from Adobe suggests consumers are rejecting age-based stereotypes, revealing the importance for brands to connect at an individual level. [ + ]
Cognizant launches new delivery centre in Adelaide
Technology services and consulting company Cognizant plans to hire 1600 digital staff in Adelaide to support its new local delivery centre. [ + ]
Australian Cyber Week hits the road
Running from 14–18 November, this year's event will travel around Australia generating awareness of the national cybersecurity industry. [ + ]
Gamification teaches children to reduce waste
An educational program that uses gamification to teach children about reducing food waste has launched in NSW primary schools. [ + ]
Adatree creates framework to de-identify data
Fintech startup Adatree says it has created the first and only framework in Australia to de-identify data in the regulated Consumer Data Right (CDR). [ + ]
Greaves honoured at Australian Women in IT Security awards
Castlepoint Systems co-founder and CEO Rachael Greaves has been recognised as Australia's Most Outstanding Woman in IT Security. [ + ]
Qld and ACT Pearcy Foundation ICT awards announced
The Pearcy Foundation has announced recipients of the Queensland and ACT awards. [ + ]
Global losses from scams grew 15.7% in 2021
Global losses from scams grew 15.7% in 2021, with Australians alone losing well over $2 billion, a new report from GASA and ScamAdvisor estimates. [ + ]
ANZ partnership to deliver computer vision outcomes
VisualCortex has signed a referral and services agreement with data consulting company Servian. [ + ]
Vectra launches new security AI technology
Vectra's new Attack Signal Intelligence has been designed to automate threat detection and prioritisation for over-stressed SOC teams. [ + ]
DigiCert approved for Matter compliance attestation
DigiCet has secured approval from the Connectivity Standards Alliance for a platform that aims to help smart home device makers achieve Matter compliance. [ + ]
World Teachers' Day campaign launches
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has launched its "Hats off to teachers" campaign for World Teachers' Day. [ + ]
Data centres go up, while emissions must come down
Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has released its Guide to Data Centre Sustainability. [ + ]
More permanent teachers in areas of need
Up to 10,000 permanent roles will be offered to NSW teachers and support staff in areas of need. [ + ]