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US revamps IT operations to improve cybersecurity

Nevada Department of Transportation, US improved the performance of its machine data, enhancing its security systems, and improving operational efficiencies by recently deploying a new information management software.

New Zealand earmarks US$11.4 million on identity management reforms

The New Zealand government announces US$11.4 million funding ...

UK Government grants US$11.4 mil for cyber security research

The UK government and research council will grant Oxford University ...

14 May 2013 | News

New Zealand spotlights cybersecurity reforms at FutureGov Forum

The New Zealand government is fast-tracking cybersecurity reforms – with fresh insights being shared at the FutureGov Forum New Zealand being held Tuesday 28th May in Wellington.

6 May 2013 | News

Thai Government to enhance cybersecurity capability

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) signed an agreement with the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) to train the government’s IT security professionals as part of its efforts to curb the increasing number of cyber-attacks.

2 May 2013 | News

Global study shows low understanding of new security threats

‘Advanced persistent threats’ (APTs – a large-scale espionage tactic often aimed at the theft of intellectual property) are still new to the market, and need to be seen as a different class of threat.

19 April 2013 | News

Thailand to reform cyber-crime law

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency unveiled the plan to reform the country’s computer crime law which is expected to be announced by the next three years.

11 April 2013 | News

Philippine Government Recognised in FutureGov Awards

The achievements of the Philippines’s public sector have been highlighted yesterday in the first national FutureGov Awards - with eight winners announced at an awards ceremony at the close of the annual FutureGov Forum Philippines conference.

2 April 2013 | News

Smart ID cards to be introduced in Macau

The government of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China has awarded a contract for the manufacture and development of smart ID cards for its residents.

14 March 2013 | Feature

Inside the Cyber Range: an interactive cyber attack exercise

FutureGov visits the new Cyber Wargame Centre at Singapore Polytechnic to observe how real-world cyber-warfare simulations are conducted and speaks to information security students and to the Course Manager for the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management, Liew Chin Chuan.

11 March 2013 | News

The Philippines to deploy biometrics for travellers documentation

The Bureau of Immigration, the Philippines will deploy biometrics for documenting the arrival and departure of international travellers.

15 February 2013 | News

US to share cyberthreat data with private sector

US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order early this week requiring federal agencies to share cyberthreat information with private companies as well as creating a cybersecurity framework focused on reducing risks to companies providing critical infrastructure.

14 February 2013 | News

Japan steps up cybercrime investigation

Japan’s National Police Agency has recently planned to compile a handbook of investigation in a bid to step up efforts to fight against cybercrime.

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