We are proud to share that archTIS has been shortlisted for two 2023 Australian Defence Industry Awards. The company has been named a Finalist for Cyber Business of the Year, and Managing Director and CEO Daniel Lai is nominated for Executive of the Year. archTIS is humbled to be recognised once again for our contributions as a company to improving the secure collaboration of sensitive information in the defence industry. I am also honoured to be nominated for Executive of the Year.

If you are using Microsoft 365 (M365) or SharePoint and need to comply with or learn more about US export control requirements, read our 6 W’s of ITAR and EAR Compliance to help you comply with these strict U.S. regulations.

Cybersecurity challenges continue to grow in impact and complexity, especially as they relate to government and Defence information. In response to increasing hacking and cyber attacks, the Department of Defense (DoD) has released the DFARS and CMMC information management and cybersecurity standards to reduce the risk of system compromises within government agencies and the defense industrial base (DIB) that supports them.

The recent US National Guard leak has once again focused attention on the risk that overprivileged access poses. A massive intelligence breach occurred when Massachusetts US National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, an IT specialist with a top secret security clearance, accessed and printed classified files and posted them to a civilian Discord chat room. He did this after having been previously reprimanded for his mishandling of classified information.

archTIS is pleased to announce we have partnered with Janusnet, a global leader in data classification, to offer robust classification and dynamic data protection for joint Defence and industry customers looking to implement data-centric zero trust security to protect sensitive information.

As seen in Defence Connect, archTIS’s Tony Howell discusses the opportunities and cybersecurity implications of AUKUS for Defence suppliers with Editor Liam Garman.

The UK government’s Security Policy Framework (SPF) outlines the expectations and requirements for security measures to be implemented across UK government departments, and external agencies handling government information and data assets. The framework covers various aspects of information security, including governance, risk management, technology and services, and culture and awareness.

Australia recently released the 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) which identifies investments required to deliver the Australian Defence Force posture required by 2032-33. In this blog, we explore the new DSR requirements and their impact on Defence and industry security practices.

Efforts to facilitate critical information sharing between multinational coalition partners, including traditional and non-traditional allies, have become more critical in light of recent conflicts. In addition, partner nations need to share and work together on highly classified information at different security classifications and clearances, which poses a challenge to multinational collaboration efforts.

Data is the most important resource that a company possesses. Any data loss event can be extremely disruptive, with serious consequences including regulatory fines, major revenue loss, and reputational damage. Data encryption is crucial for any organizations that deal with sensitive data including customer and employee information, payment details, company financials, M&A documents, government and defense data, and more.