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Cybersecurity analysts monitoring digital threats ai assisted operations centre

AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A 10-month study shows AI, via ChatGPT-4, aids cybersecurity analysts in managing routine tasks, boosting focus on complex threats in live operations centres.
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Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.
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Monash University and CSIRO create quantum-secure online transaction algorithm

Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.
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University of Technology Sydney appoints AI professor

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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Renowned AI expert Professor Sally Cripps appointed as Director, Technology at recently launched Human Technology Institute at UTS.
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Research trials new way to stop voice spoofers in their tracks

Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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CSIRO's Data61 has developed Void, a pioneering tech to detect voice spoofing in assistants like Alexa and Siri, addressing rising cybersecurity concerns.
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Data61 launches foundation to advance critical systems security

Sat, 11th Apr 2020
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Australia's Data61 has established the seL4 Foundation to focus on the development of the seL4 microkernel and related technologies.
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Public dataset to help researchers predict malicious activity unveiled

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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Australian researchers have unveiled the largest public dataset of malicious internet activity, spanning 10 years, to help predict cyber threats.
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GTC18 - What we can gain from a fully simulated Australia

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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ChannelLife sat down with Professor John Taylor, a local titan of GPU-powered research, to ask about how GPU tech is going to change this country.
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CSIRO's Data61 builds innovative security platform for defence sector

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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CSIRO’s Data61 has developed new technology for government and defence staff that allows them to securely access multiple computer networks.
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Aussie Govt agency & Dell EMC build new scientific computing system

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Dell EMC and CSIRO have collaborated on a large-scale computing system, Bracewell, to enhance CSIRO's capabilities in deep learning.
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Data61 celebrates momentous year of security, big data and research projects

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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CSIRO's Data61 caps a trailblazing year with cybersecurity advances, innovative data projects, and robust industry collaborations.
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Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.