Justin Hendry

Justin Hendry is a Sydney-based journalist and the deputy editor of iTnews. He covers all things government IT. Before joining iTnews in 2017, Hendry worked as a journalist at public sector research house Intermedium. He is a graduate of Macquarie University in Sydney.

Recent articles by Justin Hendry

NSW govt to pilot secure network for GovDC, public cloud

NSW govt to pilot secure network for GovDC, public cloud

Plans to boost inter-data centre connectivity.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2021 6:55AM Strategy
Delayed MP expenses IT system 25 percent over budget

Delayed MP expenses IT system 25 percent over budget

Now two years late.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2021 6:57AM Strategy
Uber to accept digital Opal cards from mid-2021

Uber to accept digital Opal cards from mid-2021

Transport minister's 2016 vision becomes a reality.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2021 3:49PM Software
Services Australia's data chief becomes CISO

Services Australia's data chief becomes CISO

Former cyber security boss moves sideways.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2021 12:35PM Strategy
Defence extends Inmarsat satellite deal for $221 million

Defence extends Inmarsat satellite deal for $221 million

Gives military personnel direct control.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2021 12:34PM Telco/ISP
Australia gets new govt services, tech ministers

Australia gets new govt services, tech ministers

First shakeup since 2019.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2021 4:08PM Strategy
NSW govt told to review cyber policy, give Cyber Security NSW greater clout

NSW govt told to review cyber policy, give Cyber Security NSW greater clout

Parliamentary inquiry concludes.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 4:50PM Strategy
Service NSW unable to notify 54,000 customers impacted by cyber attack

Service NSW unable to notify 54,000 customers impacted by cyber attack

More than half the people who had data stolen.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 4:29PM Security
Apple says 'significant' App Store competition constrains market power

Apple says 'significant' App Store competition constrains market power

Rejects ACCC claims.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 11:50AM Software
COVIDSafe app costing $100,000 a month to run

COVIDSafe app costing $100,000 a month to run

DTA says it is now in a 'BAU' phase.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 11:28AM Strategy
AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places

AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places

Looks to automate mark-off from electoral list.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 3:54PM Strategy
OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

Greater privacy protections needed.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 6:34AM Security
Govt agencies agree to leave Global Switch data centre by 2022

Govt agencies agree to leave Global Switch data centre by 2022

Home Affairs reveals new deadline.
Justin Hendry Mar 23 2021 1:01PM Security
eftpos primes new anti-fraud tech for e-commerce

eftpos primes new anti-fraud tech for e-commerce

Including 2FA.
Justin Hendry Mar 22 2021 6:07PM Software
AusPost's Digital iD linked with DocuSign for e-signatures

AusPost's Digital iD linked with DocuSign for e-signatures

Credential gets new application.
Justin Hendry Mar 22 2021 12:22PM Software
Prime Minister's department among agencies to fail cyber security audit

Prime Minister's department among agencies to fail cyber security audit

"Vulnerable" to attack without missing Top Four control.
Justin Hendry Mar 22 2021 7:04AM Strategy
Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

Law enforcement used encryption-busting laws 11 times last year

NSW Police issued seven technical assistance requests.
Justin Hendry Mar 19 2021 4:09PM Security
WA gets a new tech minister

WA gets a new tech minister

First change since 2017.
Justin Hendry Mar 19 2021 11:01AM Strategy
Environment dept stands up waste exports portal in 91 days

Environment dept stands up waste exports portal in 91 days

Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Justin Hendry Mar 19 2021 12:01AM Projects
Service Victoria a 'missed opportunity', audit finds

Service Victoria a 'missed opportunity', audit finds

Fails to deliver predicted savings, centralise transactions.
Justin Hendry Mar 18 2021 1:34PM Strategy

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