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  • NSW announces smart card fare system

    The greater Sydney region is to receive a smart card system encompassing its entire public transport network, the NSW Minister for Transport Carl Scully revealed today.

  • Taking a team-based approach

    Determining the right business application requires an in-depth, team-oriented approach. An IT manager outlines the specific approach his organisation used.

  • Qld Rail Wi-Fi plan goes ahead

    Queensland Rail has gone to market for a supplier to provide a Wi-Fi service on the state's suburban trains that would offer wireless internet, security and other services.

  • CBA finalising second-factor roll-out

    The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has commenced a final roll-out of two-factor authentication (2FA) systems that will see 400,000 customers of its NetBank internet banking service upgraded to the secure log-in technology.

  • Customs security chief paints sober picture

    Hackers have started to target specific government personnel, as opposed to simply using broad scattergun approaches, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service warned this week.

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  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Data leakage: building the enterprise nappy

    It's an inevitable consequence of sitting in a lot of enterprise presentations: sooner or later, the phrase "data leakage" is going to come up -- and when it does, you can't help but think of nappies.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Sydney is far too unsafe for President Bush

    If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Security demo ruined by vigilant people

    It's a tough life trying to show off a state-of-the-art security monitoring system -- especially when helpful humans keep ruining the demo.

  • Read the blog post - Alex Serpo

    Will the NSW Govt put Linux in schools?

    The NSW Government's release this week of an expressions of interest tender to give low-cost laptops to every senior public school student in NSW is a big step, but will these systems be Windows or Linux?

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Storage infrastructure on the tender track

    For a large-scale storage project, it's not uncommon to go out to tender for the best deal but when was the last time you had to put together a tender for a document management room?

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  • Poor training causes security holes

    Poorly trained staff and human error are the main causes of network security breaches, according to a recent survey.

  • Upskilling: How can can IT pros train up?

    The right skills are important for IT professionals either looking for work or progressing in a company. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips on how to skill up.

  • Choose your next training course carefully

    Future career success can hinge on making wise decisions about what skills to add or polish. Here are some considerations you need to take into account when choosing courses.

  • Taking a team-based approach

    Determining the right business application requires an in-depth, team-oriented approach. An IT manager outlines the specific approach his organisation used.

  • Taking on the facilitator role

    Managing a staff of seasoned pros gets a little tricky when you're the youngest one on your team. Here's how to keep this situation from becoming a career landmine.

Reviews (77)

  • Norton Internet Security 2006

    Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

  • MS: Secure computing is still a decade away

    COMMENTARY--One year ago, Bill Gates challenged his Microsoft troops to make the company's products more trustworthy. What's been accomplished? A bit. What still needs to be done? A lot.

  • MailFrontier Desktop

    Of the antispam apps we've seen, MailFrontier Desktop is the best at doing exactly what it's supposed to do: block spam.

  • Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

    If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

  • Surrendering security

    Would you put the security of your company into someone else's hands? ZDNet Australia finds out what benefits and peace of mind a managed service can provide.

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