Articles on technology leadership, cyber security, infrastructure, education technology, homelabs and the Townsville technology community.

North Queensland Cyber Watch: Qilin claims a Townsville school as a ransomware victim

Qilin has named Calvary Christian College in Townsville on its leak site. What was known on 5 November 2026, what remains unconfirmed, and the practical questions for other schools.

NAPLAN and the return of the pen: a technician’s reflection

From the first NAPLAN tests in 2008 to the online rollout and Year 5 writing returning to paper in 2028: a timeline and reflections from school IT.

Getting NAPLAN online, one Queensland school at a time

Memories of preparing regional Queensland schools for NAPLAN Online: 10 Mbps connections, device planning, locked-down browsers and low-bandwidth testing.

Using AI with Graylog and Wazuh: better questions, tested alerts and useful reports

A practical workflow for AI-assisted log analysis with Graylog and Wazuh, including evidence checks, rule testing, privacy and human approval.

Reduce what the internet can reach: a practical response to ASD’s AI guidance

Inventory, remove, restrict, patch and monitor internet-facing services. A practical way to apply ASD’s guidance against AI-enabled cyber attacks.

The 2025–26 Cyber Threat Report: practical priorities for charities and small businesses

What ASD’s latest cyber threat report means for charities, not-for-profits and small businesses: protect payments, reduce exposure and practise recovery.

ASD’s 2025–26 Cyber Threat Report: what schools should take from the numbers

Education and Training accounts for 4% of reported incidents in ASD’s new report. What that means for schools, and where leaders should focus next.