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IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding
Cybersecurity

IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding

A new poll by Tenable reveals 79% of Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders feel the federal government's efforts against evolving cyber threats are inadequate, demanding more preventive measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
EduTech

Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses

CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia's small businesses from costly cyber threats.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Data Analytics

The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia

Australia's fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt
Hyperscale

Trend Micro earns top security certification for Australian govt

Trend Micro achieves PROTECTED IRAP level for Vision One Platform, enabling Australian Government agencies to enhance data security with advanced AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Exclusive: How Teradata is supporting the Australian Government
Data Analytics

Exclusive: How Teradata is supporting the Australian Government

Teradata is steering digital transformation in the Australian federal government sectors, says Simon Williams, leveraging AI and cloud computing for efficient data management.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
Firewalls

How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware

Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Encryption

Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform
Disaster Recovery

AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform

AUCloud partners with Command Hub to launch CrisisHub, an ultra-secure platform designed to aid Australian businesses and government agencies in coping with technical outages and cyber-attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans
Software-as-a-Service

RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans

The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and Infosys Finacle have successfully launched the SaaS-based Finacle Digital Lending Solution, streamlining RIC's operations and lowering costs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day
Australian Government

IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.

By Vanessa Spendlove • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Solentive unveils InRule SaaS Portal to revolutionise business logic management
Software-as-a-Service

Solentive unveils InRule SaaS Portal to revolutionise business logic management

Solentive launches InRule SaaS Portal, a revamped version of the AI Decisioning Platform with enhanced features, aiming to revolutionise business logic management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress
Australian Government

IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress

On this International Women's Day, it's high time to scrutinise the pivotal role of technology and data in combating the persistent gender pay gap problem.

By Kate Wilkinson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Dynatrace attains Australian PROTECTED security status
Digital Transformation

Dynatrace attains Australian PROTECTED security status

Tech firm Dynatrace secures the Australian Government's PROTECTED security status after passing an IRAP assessment.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)
Risk & Compliance

Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)

Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.

By Bryan Saba • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why
Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024