cybersecurity – Stilgherrian

25 October 202125 October 2021

Updated: Australian cyber-related legislation before parliament, plus current inquiries

With just three weeks of parliamentary sittings remaining in 2021, I thought I’d compile a list of legislation and inquiries that are making their way through the system which are relevant to my interests — and perhaps yours. I need to catch up on a few of these.

10 October 202110 October 2021

Weekly Wrap 593: Cybers, with an anticipation of Sydney

It probably seems like I’m starting to obsess about my productivity, or lack thereof, but my week of Monday 4 to Sunday 10 October 2021 saw me generate two articles, a small podcast, and the beginnings of another crowdfunding campaign. Winter is over.

14 September 202114 September 2021

Talking Apple’s “emergency” security patch and NSO Group on ABC Adelaide

Apple released an “emergency” security patch today, which of course led to curiosity about just how emergency it was. I spoke about this just now with Jules Schiller on ABC Adelaide.

25 July 202125 July 2021

Weekly Wrap 582: Winter with a butcherbird, plus some cybers

In my seemingly fortnightly cycle of productivity levels, the week of Monday 19 to Sunday 25 July 2021 was less productive than the previous week, but there was some excellent news.

18 July 202118 July 2021

Weekly Wrap 581: Productive, sure, but let us reflect on those tiny-headed pigeons

My week of Monday 12 to Sunday 18 July 2021 was a strange one. My mood improved, as did productivity. I did some geekery for money, wrote a story for ZDNet, produced a podcast, and appeared on another. Then the weather turned cold. And then there was bad news concerning a friend — but that bit I won’t talk about.

20 June 202121 June 2021

Weekly Wrap 577: A short week with cybers, a Quiz, and cockatoos

My week of Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June 2021 included another episode of The 8pm Quiz, some writing, some thinking, and far too many birds. Overall, it was quite good.