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Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

First warrants issued to authorities late last year.
Justin Hendry Jan 31 2022 8:01AM Security
National facial recognition database to transition to new provider

National facial recognition database to transition to new provider

As part of managed services shakeup at Home Affairs.
Justin Hendry Jan 28 2022 1:20PM Strategy
Home Affairs boss says big tech is bigger surveillance threat than government

Home Affairs boss says big tech is bigger surveillance threat than government

Addresses oversight and over-reach risks of Australian laws.
Ry Crozier Jan 21 2022 7:00AM Security
Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

As Telstra begins piloting its 'cyber safety capability'.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Australia's biggest global tech talent visa sponsors, ranked

Australia's biggest global tech talent visa sponsors, ranked

More than 500 companies, organisations have nominated.
Justin Hendry Nov 17 2021 6:50AM Training & Development
Gov unveils principles to help secure critical technology supply chains

Gov unveils principles to help secure critical technology supply chains

Aimed at building business resilience.
Justin Hendry Nov 15 2021 12:26PM Strategy
Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Home Affairs boss says discussions underway.
Justin Hendry Oct 27 2021 6:14AM Strategy
Global tech talent visa lures 9584 migrants in second year

Global tech talent visa lures 9584 migrants in second year

Most already in Australia.
Justin Hendry Sep 21 2021 12:18PM Strategy
Accenture wins contract for passenger declarations platform

Accenture wins contract for passenger declarations platform

Incoming passenger cards finally to get the chop.
Justin Hendry Sep 13 2021 5:58PM Strategy
Australia's insurers, banks alarmed at having to pay victims for data breaches

Australia's insurers, banks alarmed at having to pay victims for data breaches

Under proposal aired by Home Affairs in July.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2021 11:59AM Financial Services
Govt looks for new SMS warning system to augment Emergency Alert

Govt looks for new SMS warning system to augment Emergency Alert

Turns to market after initial budget funding.
Justin Hendry Aug 16 2021 6:55AM Strategy
IT contractors dwarf internal staff at Canberra's biggest agencies

IT contractors dwarf internal staff at Canberra's biggest agencies

DTA reveals snapshot of govt IT workforce.
Justin Hendry May 27 2021 6:38AM Strategy
Home Affairs slows 'pace' on passenger declarations, visas platform

Home Affairs slows 'pace' on passenger declarations, visas platform

Takes greater care to bake in health data capabilities.
Justin Hendry May 26 2021 1:12PM Strategy
Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Budget 2021: While govt cyber hubs get $18m.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:08PM Security
Home Affairs to keep its IBM mainframe for another four years

Home Affairs to keep its IBM mainframe for another four years

Extends deal for $235 million.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Home Affairs' outsourcing of IT support targeted in unfair dismissal case

Home Affairs' outsourcing of IT support targeted in unfair dismissal case

Staff provide firsthand accounts as 'balance of work' changed.
Justin Hendry Apr 12 2021 6:55AM Strategy
Home Affairs agrees to new five-year data centre deal with CDC

Home Affairs agrees to new five-year data centre deal with CDC

As Global Switch migration gets underway.
Justin Hendry Apr 7 2021 12:40PM Strategy
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
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
DTA reveals Canberra's 84 costliest in-flight IT projects

DTA reveals Canberra's 84 costliest in-flight IT projects

Home Affairs tops the list.
Justin Hendry Mar 4 2021 12:15PM Strategy

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