John Hilvert

Canberra correspondent John Hilvert has twenty years experience in journalism, public policy, web development and research. Writing from Parliament House in Canberra, Hilvert has worked in public policy for five Commonwealth agencies, authored over a dozen education books, worked as communications director for the Internet Industry Association and edited Australian PC User magazine. Hilvert has also worked as a journalist The Australian, MIS and Computerworld Australia, among other titles. He is an unashamed bluegrass tragic.

Recent articles by John Hilvert

Defence willing to relax rules, offer more cash to recruit cyber experts

Defence willing to relax rules, offer more cash to recruit cyber experts

Would waive age, fitness and standard pay requirements.
John Hilvert Jun 18 2015 12:28PM Security
The wrap: All the tech in Budget 2015

The wrap: All the tech in Budget 2015

National security initiatives drive spending.
John Hilvert May 12 2015 8:11PM Strategy
Police struggling to make good use of metadata: SA police exec

Police struggling to make good use of metadata: SA police exec

Cost effective trawling of metadata is challenging.
John Hilvert Mar 19 2015 10:49AM Security
Govt's new ACORN system to be revamped

Govt's new ACORN system to be revamped

Lacklustre response triggers overhaul just months after launch.
John Hilvert Mar 19 2015 6:09AM Security
Defence CTO moves toward two-speed IT

Defence CTO moves toward two-speed IT

Aims for flexibility, agility and risk in IT developments.
John Hilvert Mar 4 2015 11:23AM Strategy
Australian Govt rolls out cybercrime reporting site

Australian Govt rolls out cybercrime reporting site

ACORN pitched as 'national policing initiative'.
John Hilvert Nov 26 2014 10:51AM Security
Aus Govt CTO readies cloud email, desktop services

Aus Govt CTO readies cloud email, desktop services

Scoping study is in, approach to market coming.
John Hilvert Nov 25 2014 11:57AM Software
Why the Govt's $80k procurement threshold should be scrapped

Why the Govt's $80k procurement threshold should be scrapped

[Opinion] Exemptions make a mockery of the rule.
John Hilvert Nov 18 2014 1:27PM Financial Services
Defence CIO wrestles with credibility

Defence CIO wrestles with credibility

Keeping promises in one of Australia's biggest tech shops.
John Hilvert Nov 12 2014 6:33AM Strategy
Defence eHealth project blows out by $77 million

Defence eHealth project blows out by $77 million

Department stumbles at implementation hurdles.
John Hilvert Sep 19 2014 4:50PM Software
Govt backed research body proposes big data for APS staff vetting

Govt backed research body proposes big data for APS staff vetting

But admits 'just because we can do it, does not mean we should'.
John Hilvert Sep 4 2014 9:50AM Security
Research contradicts Brandis' focus on insider threats

Research contradicts Brandis' focus on insider threats

Warns against creating an 'oppressive workplace'.
John Hilvert Sep 3 2014 10:31AM Security
Customs CIO soothes frontline staff with quick fixes

Customs CIO soothes frontline staff with quick fixes

Fears interim measures may be problematic down the track.
John Hilvert Aug 8 2014 6:17AM Software
What Immigration did with just $1m and open source software

What Immigration did with just $1m and open source software

Not everyone thinks tinkering on the cheap is a good idea, however.
John Hilvert Aug 6 2014 6:42AM Software
Health CIO expects 'strong views' on opt-out PCEHR

Health CIO expects 'strong views' on opt-out PCEHR

Outsourcing RFT due this month.
John Hilvert May 23 2014 6:46AM Software
Information Commissioner out as privacy/FOI office shut down

Information Commissioner out as privacy/FOI office shut down

McMillan "disappointed".
John Hilvert May 14 2014 6:20AM Strategy
Budget 2014: What is funded and what is cut?

Budget 2014: What is funded and what is cut?

Supercomputers in, regulators out.
John Hilvert May 13 2014 8:36PM Strategy
Commission of Audit recommends IT outsourcing agenda

Commission of Audit recommends IT outsourcing agenda

Promotes digital, cloud-first approach to whole-of-government IT.
John Hilvert , Allie Coyne , Paris Cowan May 1 2014 1:58PM Strategy
IT procurement left out of red tape repeal day

IT procurement left out of red tape repeal day

But AIIA bullish about reforms.
John Hilvert Mar 21 2014 6:55AM Strategy
Most Android VoIP apps easy to crack

Most Android VoIP apps easy to crack

Yahoo voice, messaging operates without encryption.
John Hilvert Mar 17 2014 6:40AM Security

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