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

Telstra grilled over cost of Emergency Alert Service

Telstra grilled over cost of Emergency Alert Service

Emergency services fear price-gouging.
John Hilvert Aug 10 2011 6:12AM Financial Services
Government still considering telco data retention

Government still considering telco data retention

Data preservation rules separate - or a springboard for retention?
John Hilvert Aug 9 2011 6:58AM Security
Conroy attacks Turnbull over latest broadband plan

Conroy attacks Turnbull over latest broadband plan

Coalition proposes new "Network Co" body to replace NBN Co.
John Hilvert , James Hutchinson Aug 3 2011 5:10PM Strategy
Cybercrime bill scorched by privacy group

Cybercrime bill scorched by privacy group

Government representatives play down concerns.
John Hilvert Aug 2 2011 2:36PM Security
Cybercrime provisions raise ire of privacy group

Cybercrime provisions raise ire of privacy group

Government representatives play down concerns.
John Hilvert Aug 2 2011 11:07AM Security
Telstra seeks timeout on data retention

Telstra seeks timeout on data retention

Asks for exemption, expects compensation.
John Hilvert Aug 1 2011 2:10PM Security
Cyber czar could create policy delays

Cyber czar could create policy delays

Responsibility best left to agencies, thinktank suggests.
John Hilvert Aug 1 2011 12:28PM Security
Basic holes behind 70% of Defence breach call outs

Basic holes behind 70% of Defence breach call outs

Missed patches and borked administrative rights blamed.
John Hilvert Jul 28 2011 3:10PM Security
Defence seeks single vendor for Centralised Processing Project

Defence seeks single vendor for Centralised Processing Project

Outlines approach to multi-million dollar project.
John Hilvert Jul 28 2011 2:23PM Financial Services
Defence cyber security chief pushes intrusion prevention

Defence cyber security chief pushes intrusion prevention

Leaves negativity out of IT risk assessments.
John Hilvert Jul 28 2011 7:32AM Security
Feds five years behind on cyber security: AusCERT

Feds five years behind on cyber security: AusCERT

Government and specialists debate cyber threats in Canberra.
John Hilvert Jul 27 2011 1:30PM Security
Defence forced to revise printer tender

Defence forced to revise printer tender

Call for Canon printers breached Federal procurement guidelines.
John Hilvert Jul 22 2011 1:48PM Strategy
Right to privacy puts eyes on infosec

Right to privacy puts eyes on infosec

A serious invasion of privacy could include unauthorised surveillance.
John Hilvert Jul 21 2011 3:32PM Security
Canberra mulls right to privacy

Canberra mulls right to privacy

Analysis: News of the World scandal sparks Federal action.
John Hilvert Jul 21 2011 11:42AM Strategy
Victoria backs down on eServices panel

Victoria backs down on eServices panel

Announces "refresh" within weeks of backlash.
John Hilvert Jul 15 2011 3:10PM Financial Services
Victoria's train mobile network faces cost blowout

Victoria's train mobile network faces cost blowout

Underestimated from the start.
John Hilvert Jul 15 2011 6:33AM Hardware
Commissioner eyes tough e-health privacy laws

Commissioner eyes tough e-health privacy laws

NEHTA chided for restricted community consultations.
John Hilvert Jul 14 2011 6:55AM Security
Defence lessons database turns off users

Defence lessons database turns off users

System falls into disuse.
John Hilvert Jul 13 2011 7:06AM Training & Development
Feds delay new procurement rules

Feds delay new procurement rules

Department of Finance backs 'appropriate' direct procurement.
John Hilvert Jul 11 2011 12:00PM Financial Services
Canberra's open source policy stumbles on compliance

Canberra's open source policy stumbles on compliance

Comment: Guide a toothless tiger without compliance reports.
John Hilvert Jul 7 2011 7:31PM Strategy

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