Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The Queensland government has moved to strengthen its cyber security as police investigate yet another hack to hit the state, this time involving the state’s top bureaucrat. The hack has affected the Director-General of Premier and Cabinet Dave Stewart’s email with…
Hackers Are New Top Worry for the Treasury Department
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Hackers are now the biggest threat to the financial stability of the United States. On Tuesday, a Treasury Department committee met to review its efforts to bolster cybersecurity at more than a dozen financial regulatory agencies with the goal of “strengthening…
Palo Alto Networks Joins U.S. Department of Commerce-Led Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Asia
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Palo Alto Networks joined a cybersecurity business development mission of 14 U.S. ICT companies to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from May 16–24, 2016. The mission, led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Marcus Jadotte, aimed to foster cooperation with these countries…
Ruling Backs Ed. Department Guidance on Transgender Bathroom Choice
A federal appeals court says deference must be given to federal guidance that schools must treat transgender students in conformity with the students’ gender identity. View full post on The School Law Blog – Education Week #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More The post Ruling Backs Ed. Department Guidance on Transgender…
Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate Announces New Cybersecurity Risk Analysis Tool
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that a fifth cybersecurity technology has been licensed for commercialization as a part of the Cyber Security Division’s Transition to Practice (TTP) program. The TTP program…
Hackers Attack The NSW Government Department Of Resources And Energy
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The NSW Government Department of Resources and Energy has revealed that it was the target of a cyber attack in December 2015, during the time several major projects were being considered. This includes the $1.2 billion Shenhua Watermark coal mine, indirectly…
Don’t Trust Your IT Department – HCwificlock: Wifi Wall Clock with SD Card Storage and Mobile Viewing*
You’ve done your research, given the new nanny a trial day, and checked her background thoroughly, but you still can’t fully concentrate on work because you’re worried about what’s going on at home while you’re away. With the HCWiFiClock you will be afforded exactly the peace of mind you deserve….
Don’t Trust Your IT Department – Hidden Camera Mini Spy
Ever wonder how your babysitter treats your children when you’re not there or what your employees do when you’re not at your business? Now you can watch them and hear them with the Hidden Camera Mini Spy. This miniature, high-tech spy camera is so small you can hide it in…
Department of Education and Training beefs up online security after information hack
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Education Minister Kate Jones yesterday confirmed security had been upgraded in the wake of the scandal, which resulted in the details of Queensland students being illegally obtained as well as online forms submitted to the TAFE website. “DET has added additional…
Justice Department looks to sharpen computer crime law
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans WASHINGTON — Stung by recent court decisions that have gone against them, Justice Department lawyers are making a fresh push to clarify a computer trespass law that critics malign as overly broad. The 1986 law, known as the Computer Fraud and…