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

Feds revise open source policy

Feds revise open source policy

Government policy to strengthen open source software procurements.
Liz Tay , John Hilvert Jan 27 2011 4:01PM Financial Services
Flood-stricken doctors probe cloud back-up

Flood-stricken doctors probe cloud back-up

At least a dozen flood-impacted GP's lose all patient data.
John Hilvert Jan 24 2011 9:09AM Storage
Google defends changes to Maps data sourcing

Google defends changes to Maps data sourcing

Strives to update service within one month of red flag.
John Hilvert Jan 21 2011 2:31PM Software
Forrester flunks Australia wireless websites

Forrester flunks Australia wireless websites

Focus on usability.
John Hilvert Jan 21 2011 12:30PM Software
Industry in uproar over AUSTRAC cost recovery proposal

Industry in uproar over AUSTRAC cost recovery proposal

AUSTRAC processing costs to be covered by levy on banks.
John Hilvert Jan 17 2011 5:03PM Financial Services
Vista proven an effective net filter by EC tests

Vista proven an effective net filter by EC tests

All tools found to have weaknesses.
John Hilvert Jan 17 2011 9:11AM Security
Audit finds security holes in ACT finance systems

Audit finds security holes in ACT finance systems

Recommends stronger passwords, audit trail.
John Hilvert Jan 5 2011 9:22AM Security
Audit finds holes in Canberra's finance systems

Audit finds holes in Canberra's finance systems

Lack of DR, weak passwords and no audit trails in some systems.
Brett Winterford , John Hilvert Dec 23 2010 9:42AM Security
Harvard study probes Denial of Service attacks

Harvard study probes Denial of Service attacks

Offers advice for smaller organisations.
John Hilvert Dec 23 2010 8:05AM Security
UK, France move to filter the internet

UK, France move to filter the internet

Separate bills to end "Wild West" approach.
John Hilvert Dec 21 2010 6:07AM Networking
Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

Skills supply could affect NBN's roll-out

NBN Co makes training provisions.
John Hilvert Dec 21 2010 12:01AM Telco/ISP
Tax Office authentication goes Linux compatible

Tax Office authentication goes Linux compatible

AUSkey successfully tested on Linux.
John Hilvert Dec 20 2010 12:24PM Software
Tender released for electronic health record system

Tender released for electronic health record system

Government seeks advice on benefits, trends.
John Hilvert Dec 20 2010 9:33AM Strategy
UN talks on Internet Regulation labelled "offensive"

UN talks on Internet Regulation labelled "offensive"

US Congresswoman offers resolution: Hands off the internet!
John Hilvert Dec 20 2010 9:16AM Networking
UN mulls internet regulation options

UN mulls internet regulation options

WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls.
John Hilvert Dec 17 2010 9:51AM Security
Conroy announces convergence review

Conroy announces convergence review

Considers regulation of media and communications services.
John Hilvert Dec 15 2010 6:26AM Telco/ISP
Australia's censorship scheme to be reviewed

Australia's censorship scheme to be reviewed

As online games are subject to interim "solutions".
John Hilvert Dec 14 2010 9:21AM Networking
DFAT releases final ACTA text

DFAT releases final ACTA text

Countries to ratify copyright agreement from the end of next March.
Liz Tay , John Hilvert Dec 7 2010 4:27PM Telco/ISP
Govt considers ICT services panel cuts

Govt considers ICT services panel cuts

Targets four large panels.
John Hilvert Dec 6 2010 3:20PM Strategy
AFP: Google off the hook for privacy breach

AFP: Google off the hook for privacy breach

Low chance of criminal prosecution.
John Hilvert Dec 6 2010 9:41AM Networking

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