Australia’s peak technology experts group SAGE-AU has condemned the Denial-of-Service (DOS) attacks on Government websites and servers that have taken...
News, Events & Publications
News
SAGE-AU actively and regularly communicates its standpoint regarding issues and activities which directly affect our industry, our members, and our ethics.
RECENT PRESS RELEASES:
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SAGE-AU condemns denial of service attacks on government servers
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17th December 2009 - SAGE-AU warns ISP filtering tests fail fast Internet
Australia's peak technology experts group SAGE-AU warns that the Federal Government's Internet filtering laws will fail to work because the technology was...
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September 2009 - Executive Officer Hired
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Proudman as Executive Officer for SAGE-AU.
Simon has worked for IBM in the UK, in New...
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8th April 2009 - SAGE-AU praises Federal $43B fibre network plan
SAGE-AU has praised the Federal Government's proposed $43 billion Fibre-to-the-Home network for offering better services for consumers, greater competition...
RECENTLY PUBLISHED:
"Google and Yahoo raise doubts over planned net filters", BBC News, 16th February 2010
"Australia prepares for week of protest against web filters after the Anonymous group hit key websites last week", SC Magazine, 15th February 2010
"Cyber attacks against Australia 'will continue'", BBC News, 12th February 2010
"Govt sites buckle as Operation Titstorm launches DDoS attack", APC, 10th February 2010
"Titstorm 'irresponsible', says Conroy", ZDNet Australia, 10th February 2010
"Operation Titstorm: hackers bring down government websites", Sydney Morning Herald, 10th February 2010
"Australian Government websites blitzed by DDoS attack", Secure Computing Magazine, 10th February 2010
"Hackers attack Government websites over proposed filter legislation", SmartCompany, 10th February 2010
"SAGE-AU says net filter tests unrealistic", iTWire, 17th December 2009
Events
From annual conferences to regional training seminars, we have an active calendar of events to help keep you up-to-date, share knowledge, and put your skills one step ahead. Below is information about all current events organised, endorsed or sponsored by us.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
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The Australian System Administrators Conference 2010
SAGE-AU is pleased to announce that the eighteenth annual Australian System Administrators' Conference will be held in Hobart, 9-13 August, 2010. Further...
ENDORSED AND SPONSORED EVENTS:
While generally not organised by SAGE-AU, discounted registration or other incentives are available to SAGE-AU members at these events upon attendance.
Journals
Aptly titled ‘Sage Advice’ our newsletter is exactly that; a means of sharing professional experiences and sysadmin issues. Published online and electronically distributed, you are also welcome to share your topical experiences with the rest of us.
Mar 2009: Vol.15 No.1
Nov 2008: Vol.14 No.8
Sept 2008: Vol.14 No.7
Aug 2008: Vol.14 No.6
