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Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Data Protection

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Public profile details are helping criminals guess passwords and impersonate contacts, with 55% of Australians reusing the same password.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Internet of Things

Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce

A new Australian scheme launched by key industry groups aims to professionalise and expand the nation's cyber security workforce amid rising demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service
Data Protection

New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service

Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade
Digital Transformation

Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade

Leidos Australia will manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia, supporting its digital transformation and delivery of vital Earth science data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
Surveillance

Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
Internet of Things

Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns

Australia's shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences
Data Protection

Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Firewalls

Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Cybersecurity

Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification

Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Optic Security Group boosts technical abilities with key appointments
Department of Home Affairs

Optic Security Group boosts technical abilities with key appointments

Optic Security Group bolsters its technical capabilities with significant appointments including Thinendra Kottegoda as National Engineering Manager.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit
IT professionals

ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit

ACS's new Migration Strategy aims to address Australia's tech skill deficit, reconfiguring migration to boost prosperity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Department of Home Affairs stories

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness
Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024