In our last blog we looked at some of the reasons why threat actors have been able to breach the online services we use day to day. Vulnerabilities (software bugs or misconfigurations) are chief enablers for threat actors. In this blog we look at the concepts of Secure by Design and Default, how they translate…
Software builders often choose to focus on business and capability development only, leaving security of the software or system for a future date. We see today how this approach of “bolt-on later” (at best) and no security ever (at worst), is causing cybersecurity breaches. We do have to “Make Security Go Away”, but unfortunately we…
The Australian defence supply chain faces a critical challenge following the Defence Strategic Review: the need to swiftly adapt to emerging regional threats. To address the demands for both speed and security, Defence is collaborating with military primes to implement highly secure cloud computing services. The Traditional Challenge Traditionally, this supply chain relied on legacy…
The rise in data breaches and other cyber security events have been making headlines and we should have a response to protect our data and critical services. This blog tries to describe the state of cyber security at a high level in layman’s terms, so that we understand what needs to be protected and from…
As Australia’s National Hyperscale Cloud provider, Vault Cloud is at the forefront of technological advancement and is entering a new phase of growth, reinforcing our commitment to secure, sovereign cloud solutions. Recent investments and achievements are enhancing our capabilities, enabling us to better serve our customers and meet the evolving needs of the industry. This…
Defence suppliers are expected to move quickly while meeting strict security and hosting requirements. However, many suppliers are also slowed down by complex infrastructure decisions, lengthy onboarding processes, or platforms that were not designed with Australia’s Defence environment in mind. Finding the right balance between speed, compliance and long term viability is a constant challenge….
For Defence suppliers, compliance is not a one-time exercise. Hosting and security requirements evolve, expectations increase, and the cost of maintaining alignment can grow unexpectedly over time. The challenge is not just meeting today’s requirements, but ensuring the hosting environment continues to support Defence needs, without introducing unnecessary risk,rework, or re-platforming. Managing that risk early…
Cyber incident responses rarely fail due to a lack of tooling. More often, they break down under pressure when visibility is limited, control is fragmented, and critical decisions must be made with incomplete information. In these situations, the consequence is not just delayed response, but loss of control over sensitive data, inconsistent decision-making, and increased…
Experts are questioning what role global cloud service providers can continue to play in key government and defence markets in light of Australia’s tough new data sovereignty standards. Given how dependant their business model is on “follow-the-sun’’ support based in multiple centres around the world, it is unclear how the tech titans can adapt to…
Australian government agencies are rapidly moving to cloud in a big way. Migrations are typically well underway, with initiatives like the Digital Transformation Agency’s Secure Cloud strategy, and the NSW’s government’s ‘public cloud first’ policy providing the tools and guidance to trigger widespread adoption. Through existing lift and shift strategies, agencies have an opportunity to…