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Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.
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Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.
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Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights

Mon, 20th May 2024
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Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

Fri, 10th May 2024
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education, learning & training
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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network security
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mfa
Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.
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Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
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More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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telecom
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policy
More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.
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AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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education, learning & training
Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.
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Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.
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Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.
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75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.
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Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.
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High AI usage at Antipodean workplaces despite lack of official permission

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.
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Commvault appoints Melissa Hathaway as Chair of Cyber Resilience Council

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.
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Australia's aged care sector goes real-time with systems

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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australian government
Australia's aged care sector employs real-time location systems and location-based services to meet care minute regulations.
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FinTech Australia and FDATA call for long needed CDR roadmap

Mon, 29th May 2023
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consumer rights
Australia's Fintech industry body and global non-profit FDATA are urging policy-makers to establish a roadmap for CDR implementation.
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Former NSW Minister Victor Dominello joins TCA Board

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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digital technology
Wyatt Roy is stepping down as Executive Director of the Tech Council of Australia, with Victor Dominello taking his place.
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Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity

Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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State and Federal governments around the world often turn to cyber insurance to counter nation-state-level cyberattacks.
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Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4

Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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Australian businesses struggle to build a culture of security, with only one third of IT decision makers aware of the concept, new research shows.