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Cloud Computing Knowledge for Australian Government Agencies

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Access practical guides, tutorials, and insights on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and government compliance frameworks. Our resources are designed to help Australian government IT professionals navigate Azure, AWS, and security compliance requirements.

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IRAP Assessment Guidance

Understanding IRAP for Cloud Systems

Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments are critical for Australian government cloud deployments. Learn about IRAP requirements, the assessment process, and how to prepare your Azure or AWS environment for evaluation.

Coming soon: Detailed guide on IRAP preparation and common assessment challenges.

Essential Eight Implementation

Achieving Essential Eight Maturity in Azure/AWS

The ASD Essential Eight strategies are fundamental to government cybersecurity. Discover how to implement and measure Essential Eight controls in cloud environments, including application control, patching, MFA, and more.

Coming soon: Step-by-step Essential Eight implementation guides for cloud infrastructure.

ISM Compliance in the Cloud

Meeting Information Security Manual Requirements

The ISM provides comprehensive guidance on protecting government information systems. Learn how to align your Azure and AWS deployments with ISM controls, from network segmentation to data encryption and logging.

Coming soon: ISM compliance checklists and cloud architecture patterns.

PSPF Framework Guide

Protective Security Policy Framework for Cloud

PSPF establishes Australia's protective security policy for government. Understand how to apply PSPF requirements to cloud infrastructure, including governance, information security, personnel security, and physical security considerations.

Coming soon: PSPF implementation guide for cloud environments.

Video Tutorials

Watch practical, hands-on tutorials covering Azure, AWS, DevOps, and cloud security topics on the Peter's Tech Toolbox YouTube channel.

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Free technical tutorials covering:

  • Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure deployment
  • DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
  • Cloud security best practices
  • Government compliance considerations

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  • Australian government cloud security news
  • Azure and AWS platform updates
  • Compliance framework changes (ISM, Essential Eight, PSPF)
  • Cloud architecture best practices
  • Government IT industry insights

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Professional Consulting

Need expert assistance with your government cloud project? Prime Computing Lab offers:

  • IRAP assessment preparation and remediation
  • Essential Eight implementation and maturity assessment
  • Cloud architecture design and review
  • Migration planning and execution
  • DevOps automation and security

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Coming Soon

We're developing comprehensive guides and resources on:

Technical Guides

  • Azure Landing Zone design for government agencies
  • AWS Control Tower setup with Australian compliance
  • Protected/Classified hosting architecture patterns
  • Zero Trust architecture in Azure and AWS

Compliance Checklists

  • IRAP assessment readiness checklist
  • Essential Eight maturity level assessment tools
  • ISM control mapping for cloud services
  • PSPF governance templates

Case Studies

  • Government agency cloud migration success stories
  • IRAP assessment outcomes and lessons learned
  • Essential Eight implementation approaches
  • Cost optimization case studies

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