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Government Financial Systems Get Qualified Tick 18 July, 2006 12:22:23
A recent report by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has given the key financial systems and controls of public sector entities a qualified tick, while urging more work to address issues with legacy systems and/or new systems implementation. - +
Agency IT Security Under Spotlight 11 July, 2006 12:13:03
Problems with agency IT security are again under the spotlight, with reports from both Australia and the US highlighting widespread problems with compliance. - +
Auditors tell NHS to track on IT suppliers 19 June, 2006 13:00:17
The U.K. National Health Service (NHS) should terminate and replace contractors if they do not meet deadlines for its massive upgrading of England's health-care IT systems, a government audit report released Friday said. - +
Nairn disappointed with ANAO report: launches workgroup 16 June, 2006 07:26:20
Special Minister of State Gary Nairn has expressed disappointment at the findings of a report into Internet security by Australia's National Audit Office (ANOA). - +
Audit: Agencies under fire for lax security 14 June, 2006 11:27:45
Six Australian government agencies have come under fire from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) for having lax security. - +
Government agencies fail to meet security expectations 22 February, 2006 09:14:10
Even though the Australian government may have an effective IT security framework, a recent report shows that certain government agencies are not living up to it, highlighting a great concern. - +
New ANAO Report Gives Customs' Compliance A Tick 17 December, 2005 10:05:24
While teething problems with its new Integrated Cargo Shipping (ICS) system may have wreaked havoc on the wharves last month, an audit report has given the Australian Customs Services' Customs Compliance Assurance Strategy (CCAS) a qualified tick. - +
Surviving the New Normal 11 October, 2005 09:47:51
Tsunami, bombings, hurricanes - the past year's disasters have been a wake-up call for Australia's government risk management practitioners. - +
HR outsourcing finds heavy-hitting fans 05 September, 2005 11:51:49
Globally, human resources (HR) outsourcing is picking up steam with the likes of Pepsi, Whirlpool and other big names choosing to use service providers to avoid stressing already stretched IT staff. - +
Stewarding government IT policy 30 August, 2005 09:34:29
Having been anointed by public service chief Peter Sheregold as to lead government CIOs towards cohesive government ICT strategy, Australian Government CIO Ann Steward has been charged with fulfilling public service IT delivery expectations great and small. - +
DVA Data Mart Addressing Deficiencies 31 May, 2005 10:51:33
The Department of Department of Veterans' Affairs believes a new data mart is addressing many long-term deficiencies in its use and collection of the data needed to help administer its Veteran's Home Care (VHC) program.
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CIO Live Podcast #79: Brent D Taylor, author of The Outsider's Edge: The Making of Self-Made Billionaires Part II 05 October, 2007 06:00:00
For his new book, The Outsider's Edge: The Making of Self-Made Billionaires, social researcher Brent D Taylor spent four years of intensive research investigating the psychological make-up and backgrounds of some of the world's richest men and women, including IT luminaries Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs. Taylor discovered that, despite working in different industries and coming from different upbringings, they all have one thing in common -- they are all outsiders. - +
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CBS website bitten by iFrame hack 02 December, 2008 07:30:00
Russian malware distributors have launched another iFrame attack on a sub-domain of the cbs.com site.TV network CBS has become the latest big name to have it website used to host malware, a security company has reported. - +
Excerpt: Counterterrorism Strategies for Corporations 27 November, 2008 12:36:00
Mike Ackerman calls terrorism "the skunk at the globalization lawn party." His new book lays out 10 principles for how businesses can prepare and respond.Mike Ackerman calls terrorism "the skunk at the globalization lawn party." His new book lays out 10 principles for how businesses can prepare and respond. - +
The 10 Ackerman Principles of Counterterrorism 27 November, 2008 12:43:00
Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business.Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business. - +
Survey: Despite Risks, Employees Still Holiday Shop at Work 27 November, 2008 10:02:00
As Cyber Monday approaches, research suggests a majority of workers will use their work computer to shop this holiday season. But despite the continued growth in online shopping, employees and business still don't understand the riskAs Cyber Monday approaches, research suggests a majority of workers will use their work computer to shop this holiday season. But despite the continued growth in online shopping, employees and business still don't understand the risk. - +
Why Cybercrime is Thriving 27 November, 2008 11:52:00
A new Symantec report reveals just how large and sophisticated the online underground economy has grownA new Symantec report reveals just how large and sophisticated the online underground economy has grown.
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