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La Trobe University unveils technology investment with partners Cisco and Optus Enterprise

La Trobe University has announced a significant technology investment, partnering with Cisco and Optus Enterprise, to transform its digital infrastructure…

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APP-ACSM | Featured | October 19, 2021

Preparing Australian Business for a Cyber-Attack

By Staff Writer With the rise in cybercrime in Australia, this is a challenge that will face many businesses across…

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APP-ACSM | Featured | Information Security | White Papers & Research | October 13, 2021

Middle-Aged Australians Ripped Off by Investment Scams Hitting a Record High

Australians lost more than $30 million to scams in September, according to the latest figures from the Australian Competition &…

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Featured | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Movers & Shakers | Technology | October 12, 2021

PwC Australia Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities with Websecure Acquisition

PwC Australia has signed an agreement to acquire WebSecure Technologies Australia, an Australian IT security and risk management firm that…

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EDITOR'S DESK

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APP-ACSM | Editor's Desk | Information Security | White Papers & Research | October 8, 2021

Keeping Australian Data Safe and Secure

Amazon Web Services (AWS) have secured Strategic Hosting Provider certification under the Australian Government’s Hosting Certification Framework (HCF). AWS customers…

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Facebook’s Network Backbone Breaks, Causing Six Hour Outage

By Staff Writer A six-hour outage left more than 3.5 billion Facebook, Messenger, Oculus, Instagram and Whatsapp users offline early…

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What Changes to the Critical Infrastructure Act Will Mean to Industry – Cyber Risk Meetup Highlights

With the ever-changing landscape of our digital world, it is crucial we as a networked society are continually in the…

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Hikvision Vulnerability Leaves Surveillance Cameras Open To Cyberattacks

Staff Writer Hikvision has identified a critical vulnerability in certain internet protocol cameras produced by the video surveillance company, leaving…

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Cyber Security Weekly Podcast

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Podcast | September 30, 2021

Episode 286 – ACSC Annual Cyber Security Threat Report 20-2021 – Industry Sector Review

At the start of 2021 Kylie McDevitt left her role as Technical Director in the Australian Government and with her husband Silvio Cesare, formerly Director of Education at the University of NSW Cyber Security Centre, have transformed a warehouse in Canberra and started a hackerspace called InfoSect.

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APP-ACSM | Featured | Movers & Shakers | Podcast | September 30, 2021

Enterprise Server Spending in Australia to Increase at 6.3% CAGR Over 2020-2025

The total addressable market size of enterprise servers in Australia, in terms of spending opportunity, is poised grow at a…

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With a cyber attack every 10 minutes, it’s time for a Cyber Security Summit

With a cyber-attack on an Australian business every 10 minutes and with a total economic hit estimated at $29 billion…

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Podcast | September 1, 2021

Episode 281 – Canberra’s Hackerspace – Analysis of INFOSECT – Researching with a Passion

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Skills & Training

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APP-ACSM | Featured | Skills & Training | Technology | October 12, 2021

Four-hour training sessions the most time efficient way for Australian technology professionals to get ahead

The need for employees to continuously evolve with technology is fundamental to growing their careers New research reveals that Australia’s…

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Cyber Security | Information Security | Skills & Training | September 20, 2021

Macquarie Telecom Group Reaches Milestone for Government Security-Cleared Personnel

Macquarie Telecom Group has announced it has surpassed 200 government-cleared security staff, with plans to continue to grow that number,…

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APP-ACSM | Movers & Shakers | Skills & Training | September 7, 2021

DDLS Acquires Auldhouse to create Trans-Tasman ICT and Digital Skills Training Powerhouse

DDLS has expanded into New Zealand acquiring Auldhouse in a deal worth NZ$17.3M (A$16.6M). The deal will bolster annual student…

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Enrolments Open for the 2022 ADF Cyber Gap Program

Enrolments are now open for the 2022 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cyber Gap Program, which will support students studying a…

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Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Cyber Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Network Security | Vulnerabilities | September 27, 2021

ESET Research Discovers Famoussparrow Apt Group Spying on Hotels, Governments and Private Companies

ESET researchers have uncovered a new cyberespionage group attacking mainly hotels worldwide but also governments, international organizations, engineering companies and…

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Cyber Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | September 13, 2021

Top 10 Malware Affecting Australians

Check Point Research (CPR has published its latest Global Threat Index for August 2021 and identified the top 10 malware…

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | September 9, 2021

Now Open for Comment | NIST’s Draft Ransomware Risk Management Profile

In an ongoing effort to provide practical and actionable guidance to help organizations manage growing cybersecurity risks, NIST has released…

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Bad Actor Targets Stonnington City Council In Cyberattack

By Staff Writer A cyberattack by an undisclosed “international agent” has forced Melbourne’s Stonnington City Council to shut down many…

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Hacking & Penetration Testing

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Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | October 13, 2021

Micro-Credentialling Helps Plug Australia’s Cyber Skills Gap

By Staff Writer On the back of continued attacks and growing cybersecurity awareness, the cybersecurity industry is expanding fast. But…

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Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | October 11, 2021

Ransomware – It’s just getting worse

This presentation covers how ransomware techniques and attacks have changed, the business model behind the attacks, and how they are…

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Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Network Security | October 11, 2021

RBA Sees Widespread Stress From ‘Inevitable’ Cyber Attacks on Banks

A report from the Reserve Bank of Australia has highlighted a cyber-attack on the nation’s banking system is “inevitable” and could result…

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Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Network Security | Vulnerabilities | October 7, 2021

Massive Data Leak Following Twitch Cyberattack

By Staff Writer A sophisticated cyberattack on popular live streaming platform Twitch has resulted in a massive leak of highly…

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Information Security

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APP-ACSM | Information Security | October 14, 2021

Tech Associations Call on Australian Lawmakers to Revise Critical Infrastructure Bill

Organizations from across the globe representing a cross-section of the technology industry urged the Australian Government not to fast-track concerning…

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