Australian Government stories - Page 2
Transforming government services securely with hybrid observability
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Government agencies adopt AI-powered hybrid observability to enhance digital services securely, ensuring compliance and agility without increasing costs.
BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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government
OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.
What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
Wed, 14th May 2025
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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clean technologies
CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.
Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
Fri, 9th May 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.
Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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surveillance
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iot security
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iot
CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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vpns
Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
Rapid7 completes IRAP assessment, aiding Aussie agencies
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Rapid7 has completed its IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED level, allowing Australian Government agencies to employ its Insight Platform.
Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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australian government
Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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healthtech
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grants
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leadership
IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
archTIS reports strong Q2 results & record 1H24 performance
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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kpmg
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bae systems
Strong Q2 results and record 1H24 earnings put archTIS Limited, a secure data collaboration software firm, en route to achieving imminent revenue expansion and nearing cash flow positivity.
Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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iam
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
Predictions for AI & cybersecurity in the APAC region for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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mfa
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ai security
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genai
APAC's 2024 forecast of AI and cybersecurity suggests increased risks as Generative AI opens avenues for varied-language phishing attacks.
Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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ai security
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hackers
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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ai
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voice
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australian government
'Best Design Awards' lauds tech-influenced journalism; winners use AI & blockchain to expose obscured global truths.