By now, you’ve likely seen the news about Optus, Australia's second-largest telco, having suffered a serious data breach, and the exposing of the private information of their millions of current and historic users through a malicious cyber-attack. What might not be clear to many, is the implications of the breach, and steps that can be taken toward remedy....
Communication for Internal Teams On the Importance of Understanding Risk
If all communication was abolished, society would crumble. Fast. Yet one area that I have noticed in the security industry, which I believe needs a lot more attention - and often goes unmentioned - is how we communicate internally to our teams on the importance of understanding risk in the face of change. Through my work, I’ve lately had a huge volume of...
Email Impersonation Scams: What You or Your IT Staff Can Do to Protect Your Business
A major cyber threat to Australian businesses is email-based impersonation scams targeting key personnel. The scheme involves cybercriminals mimicking...
Businesses Require New Techniques to Combat Phishing
The Verizon 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report provides valuable insights into emerging phishing threats. CISOs, IT managers and cybersecurity consultants...
Why Outdated Anti-Phishing Advice Leaves You Exposed – Stories from the Trenches (Part 2)
As the latest phishing techniques are more sophisticated than ever before, general anti-phishing tips cannot safeguard you from becoming a victim....
Why Outdated Anti-Phishing Advice Leaves You Exposed – Stories from the Trenches (Part 1)
We already know that phishing is a significant threat to businesses and individuals. Anti-phishing tips, such as “always hover over the link in an email...
Report: Australia’s Top Law Firms Lead the Way in the Use of Anti-Phishing Technologies
Most of Australia’s top-tier and mid-tier law firms are well prepared in defending against phishing attacks, Iron Bastion's new study can now reveal. Iron...
How to Run Effective Security Awareness Training for your Organisation
Ever wondered how you can deliver security awareness training to staff in your organisation that they will love? In this article, we are revealing the...