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

Large Australian education data leak traced to third-party service

Large Australian education data leak traced to third-party service

AusCERT rules out government ownership.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:00PM Security
Defence plans to untether its 76,000-strong workforce

Defence plans to untether its 76,000-strong workforce

Reveals 'fundamental reset' of enterprise mobility.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 12:43PM Strategy
Services Australia poaches DFAT CIO for CISO

Services Australia poaches DFAT CIO for CISO

After former IT security chief joined Telstra.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:55AM Security
Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Blames lengthy review process.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:43AM Security
NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

As search for third-party culprit continues.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:16AM Security
ASD puts mass surveillance fears down to forgotten history

ASD puts mass surveillance fears down to forgotten history

'Not all Aussies are the good guys'.
Justin Hendry Sep 1 2020 12:16PM Security
DTA bypassed procurement rules to create digital marketplace

DTA bypassed procurement rules to create digital marketplace

Panel could be more "robust".
Justin Hendry Aug 31 2020 8:14PM Strategy
AI cameras to detect violence on Sydney trains

AI cameras to detect violence on Sydney trains

Software trial emerges from innovation challenge.
Justin Hendry Aug 31 2020 11:48AM Software
Defence explores blockchain to reduce IT supply chain risks

Defence explores blockchain to reduce IT supply chain risks

Tries to secure its supplier ecosystem.
Justin Hendry Aug 31 2020 6:54AM Strategy
AusPost parcel tracking tool outage enters day two

AusPost parcel tracking tool outage enters day two

Traced to botched system update.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2020 11:17AM Software
Victoria Health creates CISO role

Victoria Health creates CISO role

Second IT security chief to sit within the department.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2020 7:00AM Strategy
Microsoft Outlook bug irks 20,000 ATO staff

Microsoft Outlook bug irks 20,000 ATO staff

Fix not expected until Windows 10 migration.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2020 7:00AM Software
Defence Science and Technology to cut 111 jobs

Defence Science and Technology to cut 111 jobs

Almost all R&D group divisions hit.
Justin Hendry Aug 27 2020 1:05PM Strategy
Defence strikes $20m portable data centre deal

Defence strikes $20m portable data centre deal

Four self-contained units to be built.
Justin Hendry Aug 27 2020 12:53PM Strategy
Victorian govt to combine its two telco buying schemes

Victorian govt to combine its two telco buying schemes

In refresh of $126m-a-year panel.
Justin Hendry Aug 27 2020 6:35AM Strategy
NSW govt cyber office to hire 75 new staff as remit expands

NSW govt cyber office to hire 75 new staff as remit expands

Cyber Security NSW to quadruple in size.
Justin Hendry Aug 26 2020 11:46AM Strategy
NSW govt pledges to introduce new frontline bushfire tech

NSW govt pledges to introduce new frontline bushfire tech

Following inquiry.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2020 6:15PM Strategy
Swarms of tiny robots could help Defence clear underwater mines

Swarms of tiny robots could help Defence clear underwater mines

Govt fronts up $15 million to investigate capability.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2020 4:39PM Hardware
Govt has never considered a bug bounty program, says ASD

Govt has never considered a bug bounty program, says ASD

Despite success overseas.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2020 12:44PM Strategy
NSW turns to AI to predict bushfire activity

NSW turns to AI to predict bushfire activity

Throws support behind Bushfire Data Quest.
Justin Hendry Aug 24 2020 3:49PM Software

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