It is not technology failing business but information and communications technology (ICT) practitioners who fail to meet professional standards, according to Australian Computer Society (ACS) chief executive Dennis Furini.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is seeking to form partnerships with the private sector as part of its ambitious plans to ramp up its high-tech crime capabilities.
Airlines, banks and IT companies have failed on a report card on the impact of Australia's new Privacy Act, forcing the federal government to review the legislation and consider the introduction of tougher penalties in 2003.
It is ironic that law enforcement agencies on the front line of the battle against terrorism are struggling with a 30-year-old computer system, former U.S. president Bill Clinton has said.
It is ironic that law enforcement agencies on the front line of the battle against terrorism are struggling with a 30-year-old computer system, former U.S. president Bill Clinton has said.
Penalties for insecure systems and fines for poorly performing products form the linchpin of a submission to the Australian government seeking new laws to lift IT industry standards.