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    The 55 Australian organisations that took part in Australia's cyberwar games, Cyber Storm II suffered "death by a thousand cuts", according to the head of Australia's Cyber Storm II effort.

  • When war and IT collide

    As the conflict in Iraq wears on, businesses become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. At the Gartner ITxpo, research analysts reported that many companies are failing to secure their infrastructures. Here's a list of top IT security issues corporations and government agencies should consider in developing their plans.

  • Telstra, CommBank, DoD in secret cyberwar games

    In an unknown location, a handful of Australia's best known companies and government agencies are undertaking secret tests in a mock cyberwar, as the country's infrastructure comes under attack in a simulated online war named Cyber Storm II.

  • Hacker threat: Rudd promises action

    Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has promised to bolster Australia's cyber-defences to fend off the threat posed by hackers.

  • Australia's cybersecurity needs work

    A previously unreleased report from Australia's attorney-general's department has urged the government to take action to curb the quick and ferocious nature of modern cyber-attacks.

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  • When war and IT collide

    As the conflict in Iraq wears on, businesses become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. At the Gartner ITxpo, research analysts reported that many companies are failing to secure their infrastructures. Here's a list of top IT security issues corporations and government agencies should consider in developing their plans.

  • How Estonia's attacks shook the world

    The idea that attacks on computer systems could provide an alternative method of spreading terror and disruption has been a concern for governments since IT systems began to proliferate.

  • Plugging holes against cyberattacks

    New political and technological circumstances dictate the creation of a more complete system of information sharing which can inevitably protect individuals.

  • Report: IP networks easy prey for cyberattackers

    According to research by Gartner, the increasing use of IP technology in power stations, railroads, banks and other critical infrastructure could spell big trouble -- and soon.

  • Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

    Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

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