Effective
security is a priority for many organisations, but its implementation
can be obstructed by uncertainty and a lack of reliable resources. As
reported data breaches from malicious attacks are increasing,
security is becoming a priority for many - but it can be difficult to
know where to begin when protecting your organisation, employees, and
clients.
Implementing the Essential 8 is a good starting point. Recommended by Victoria’s auditor-general,
the Essential 8 are essential mitigation strategies which aid in
protecting organisations from cyber security incidents, including cyber
attacks from external parties, ransomware, and data breaches. The
Essential 8 can also be enacted in stages, allowing for customisable
levels of security depending on your organisation’s specific needs.
Maintaining healthy IT systems is like maintaining any other kind of health - prevention is better than cure. Begin today with the ACSC’s guidance.
Across the Industry
A vintage collection of Apple computers is going up for sale
Westpac signs five-year deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
New South Wales (NSW) begins digital birth certificates pilot
Recent Government Tenders
South Australia Police: Online Survey Platform (Consolidated Tenders)
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation: Semi-Rugged Laptop Procurement 2023 (Buying for Victoria)
Barwon Health: BH Endoscopy Software (Buying for Victoria)
Central Goldfields Shire Council: IT Project Consulting (eProcure)
Vic Roads: Technical Services Panel (VendorPanel)
Department for Education, Children and Young People: Ashley Youth Detention Centre - Telephony Solution (Tasmanian Government Tenders)
Department for Education, Children and Young People: Credit Card Management System Replacement Project (Tasmanian Government Tenders)
South Australia Department of Health: Digital Health Transformation - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Ambulance Electronic Patient Care Record (AePCR) Solutions (Tasmanian Government Tenders)
South Australia Health: Digital Health SA Program Management Office (PMO) Project Online Implementation (Consolidated Tenders)
Mornington Peninsula Shire: Integrated Planning and Reporting Technology Solution (Australian Tenders)
Mansfield Shire Council: Delivery of Asset Management Systems and Services (eProcurement Portal)
Microsoft News
City of Joondalup uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 for enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Graintech reduces carbon footprint through Microsoft mixed reality technology