❓ Question on Notice regarding ICT compatibility and security risks associated with outdated Microsoft software within departments and agencies under the Minister's control. The response details the usage of unsupported software and perceived risks for the Metropolitan Cemetery Board and the Department of Local Government Communities.
AnsweredQoN 5962Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 October 2016
Member
Portfolio
Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to ICT
compatibility in relation to the Digital WA strategy, and ask for each
department and agency under your control: (a) are all computers currently utilising Microsoft
software that is supported by Microsoft (only versions since 2014); (b) how many computers are currently using Windows
XP; (c) how many computers are currently using Internet
Explorer version 10 (IE10) or older; (d) what is the privacy risk for your departments
and agencies for using software that is no longer supported by Microsoft; and (e) have you been made aware of the potential for
information to be externally accessed by your departments using software no
longer supported by Microsoft?
compatibility in relation to the Digital WA strategy, and ask for each
department and agency under your control: (a) are all computers currently utilising Microsoft
software that is supported by Microsoft (only versions since 2014); (b) how many computers are currently using Windows
XP; (c) how many computers are currently using Internet
Explorer version 10 (IE10) or older; (d) what is the privacy risk for your departments
and agencies for using software that is no longer supported by Microsoft; and (e) have you been made aware of the potential for
information to be externally accessed by your departments using software no
longer supported by Microsoft?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
30 November 2016
Responded by
Minister for Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
Response time
43 days
Metropolitan Cemetery Board
(a) Yes
(b) 0
(c) 35
(d) None or Minimal due to security mechanisms and access controls in place.
(e) Yes
Department Local Government Communities
(a) Yes
(b) One
(c) Nil
(d) Minimal
(e) Yes
(a) Yes
(b) 0
(c) 35
(d) None or Minimal due to security mechanisms and access controls in place.
(e) Yes
Department Local Government Communities
(a) Yes
(b) One
(c) Nil
(d) Minimal
(e) Yes
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