Edited by the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology

Security, cloud computing and the coming mobile environment

04 January 2010

We are moving into a different cyber environment. Your information will be stored in the cloud – a computer somewhere else whose location you do not know – and you will connect to it with a mobile device – a cell phone or PDA. This change is bigger than any previous Internet evolution and while there are huge new opportunities, there are also significant new risks.

This discussion of the evolving cybersecurity challenges, the role of the national communications infrastructure, and the need to bolster innovation was held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington on 3 December 09.

Noticeboard

16 February 2010

RMIT University in Melbourne runs a degree program where groups of
communication research‐trained students work on a communication research
project for a not‐for‐profit client.

14 January 2010

The National Prison Book Program provides prisoners with free reading materials. Our aim is to provide books to prisoners and enhance prison library and educational services.

13 January 2010

ACCAN is establishing an Independent Grants Panel (‘the Panel’) to make recommendations about the allocation of Grants. We are calling for Expressions of Interest to join the Panel which has three (3) positions available.