National Security stories
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Yesterday
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence
3 days ago
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
5 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
Last week
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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national security
A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.
Logically partners with Databricks to enhance threat detection
Last week
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Logically has teamed up with Databricks to bolster organisations' defences against online threats, combining AI technology with data intelligence.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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collaboration
The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
Gilmour Space partners with Ansys for first Aussie rocket
This month
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rocket
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national security
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startups
Gilmour Space Technologies has partnered with Ansys to advance the Eris rocket project, aiming to make history with Australia's first orbital launch.
Kiteworks achieves FedRAMP High Ready status for Gov Cloud
Last month
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encryption
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Kiteworks has achieved FedRAMP High Ready Status for its Secure Gov Cloud, reinforcing its dedication to meet government agencies' stringent security requirements.
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Last month
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it training
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.
Momentum accelerator opens for security tech startups
Last month
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
Applications are now open for the Momentum Accelerator's National Security & Dual-Use Technology Cohort, offering up to USD $400,000 for startups.
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government’s web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
Women in Security Network wins global diversity award
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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australian signals directorate
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national security
The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.
Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.
Okta identity platforms meet Australia's PROTECTED criteria
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data protection
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okta
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australian government
Okta has passed an independent security review of its identity platforms, Auth0 and Okta, now meeting Australia's PROTECTED classification standard.
New cyber incident severity scale launched by CMC in UK
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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national security
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cyber resilience
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resilience
The Cyber Monitoring Centre has unveiled a groundbreaking severity scale for cyber incidents in the UK, aiming to enhance resilience and response strategies.
Australia bans foreign AI, urges local tech investment
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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ai
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australian government
The Australian government has banned foreign AI technology DeepSeek R1, escalating calls for increased investment in homegrown artificial intelligence capabilities.
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.