National Security stories - Page 7
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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collaboration
DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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uc
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supply chain
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wireless networks
PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.
VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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uc
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semiconductors
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supply chain
VIAVI Solutions lands a substantial $21.7M grant from the U.S. NTIA to further their Open RAN project, touted to revolutionise the telecom supply chain while fortifying Arizona's burgeoning tech scene.
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.
Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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inflation
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m&a
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employment
Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
Intel's supercomputers earn top spots in global TOP500 list
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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hpc
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healthtech
Intel adds 23 new systems to the TOP500 list, including 4 in the top 10, featuring Data Centre GPU Max Series and 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors.
Thales Australia appoints Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC as New Board Chair
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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nato
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national security
Thales Australia has appointed Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, former Secretary of Defence and Director-General of ASIO as Chair of its Board.
Protegrity's new borderless data solution to aid compliance
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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api
The solution aids global enterprises in navigating an increasingly regulated, fragmented data privacy landscape by enabling data transfers across geographies.
Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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uc
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data protection
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ai
Former NSA Director Michael Rogers joins Duality Technologies as advisor for privacy-preserving data collaboration in public and private sectors.
OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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data privacy
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oecd
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digital economy
The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern refuses to disclose her discussions with major tech companies regarding data centres in New Zealand.
Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC Head of Government Relations to position the company with key government stakeholders in the cybersecurity debates.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Atturra
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
Atturra CEO Stephen Kowal shares valuable insights into the Asia-Pacific IT services landscape in this 10 Minute IT Jam.
Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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dr
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healthtech
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cloud services
Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.
U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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spying
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huawei
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national security
Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.
Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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national security
As the chair country of ASEAN, Thailand aims to advance the community towards a future that includes a digital ASEAN.
THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Tue, 8th May 2018
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drones
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surveillance
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biometrics
The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.
Strategic focus and plenty of good news for IT in Budget
Wed, 13th May 2015
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digital transformation
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ovum
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australian federal budget
Budget applauded as 'a welcome focus on strategic investment' with no shortage of good news of IT - but hold on to your tech staff.
Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know
Fri, 17th May 2013
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.