Security and Google Apps
An indepth discussion about patching, Cloud computing and how Google deals with security incidents
Georgina Swan | 22 Aug | Read more
Stories by Georgina Swan
Taken over by aliens? Don't worry; Google has it covered
Imagine what would happen if all the Google engineers turned rogue and held the world’s Gmail accounts to ransom. Or if aliens attacked earth and wiped California off the map.
Georgina Swan | 22 Aug | Read more
ISACA issues Cloud computing guide to help enterprise increase value and manage risk
For all the talk of Cloud computing, the governance issue remains, for many enterprises, the great unknown. Cloud computing inevitably impacts business processes, making governance vital to managing risk and adapting to take advantage of new opportunities.
Georgina Swan | 08 Aug | Read more
Avoid Patriot Act surprises: Encrypt Cloud data on-premise
CIOs the world over who do business with US organisations do so under the shadow of the US Patriot Act.
Georgina Swan | 20 Jul | Read more
Kerry O'Brien on his interview with Tony Abbott and broadband
I’m Georgina Swan, editor of CIO and tonight we’re on Fort Denison in Sydney, at a HP/CIO networking event. Earlier, I spoke to Kerry O’Brien
Georgina Swan | 30 May | Read more
Night Dragon brings security vulnerabilities into the boardroom
A hacking operation dubbed ‘Night Dragon’ has targeted energy utilities, using tried-and-tested intrusion methods to steal intellectual property related to oil field exploration and bidding plans, according to security company McAfee.
Georgina Swan | 11 Feb | Read more
Westpac promises review into outage
Westpac has restored its online banking service following a prolonged outage, caused by an air-conditioning fault at a data centre. The bank’s group executive for retail and business banking, Rob Coombe, has also apologised to customers, promising a review of the events that caused the system failures.
Georgina Swan | 05 May | Read more
Telstra warns Queenslanders to beware of scammers
As if floods, cyclones and a tourism industry in tatters weren't enough, North Queenslanders are now having to fend off attacks of a different kind — from scammers. Telstra has issued a warning to North Queensland residents to be cautious when responding to emails or phone calls from organisations asking for personal details, following reports of emails and phone call scams.
Georgina Swan | 15 Apr | Read more
RIM joins forces with Microsoft for Office 365 service
Blackberry maker, Research In Motion (RIM), has joined forces with Microsoft to create a RIM-hosted BlackBerry enterprise service for Office 365.
Georgina Swan | 18 Mar | Read more
Defence signs five-year e-heath records contract with CSC
The Australian Department of Defence has has signed a five-year, $56 million information technology contract with CSC to develop and implement an electronic health information system for the Australian Defence Force.
Georgina Swan | 09 Feb | Read more
New head of IT for Equity Trustees
Ryan Bessemer has joined financial services firm, Equity Trustees (ASX:EQT), as head of business systems and information technology.
Georgina Swan | 07 Feb | Read more
Tupperware readies IT for Christmas rush
When you use the words ‘servers’ and ‘Tupperware’ together, chances are you’re talking food presentation.
Georgina Swan | 01 Dec | Read more
MCG ditches analogue for digital security
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has moved to an open source IP security system to manage high definition CCTV and ground access control.
Georgina Swan | 29 Jul | Read more
Business data remains key challenge for Web 2.0
Managing the movement of intellectual property remains a key business challenge when it comes to Web 2.0 communication, but Australian organisations seem to be adopting a "she’ll be right, mate" when it comes to security implications, according to a survey from security vendor Clearswift.
Georgina Swan | 21 Apr | Read more
Security software and services budgets to increase in 2010
Overall IT budgets may have been put on a diet in the current economic climate, but security software and services spending is tipped to outpace other IT areas in 2010, according to a new survey by Gartner.
Georgina Swan | 09 Sep | Read more