Introduction Ransomware has evolved from a disruptive nuisance to a sophisticated cyber threat capable of crippling businesses. What was once a single extortion tacticโlocking a companyโs files and demanding payment for their releaseโhas now become a dual threat....
Introduction Every year, more and more Australian companies are confronted with website and email spoofing worldwide. The recent Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024 revealed that the Australian Signals Directorateโs Domain Takedown Service made more than 189,000...
At the Art of Play with my youngest some time back, I was reminded how covering things up only masks the problem. It got me thinking about the art of mastering cyber risk. Disconnected governance, incomplete controls or sheer technology complexity can mask the risk...
In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, experts are increasingly advocating for Secure-by-Design principles to address the accelerating challenges of todayโs digital world. The concept emphasises embedding security into software from the beginning of the...
Australia is leading the charge in digital payments, with mobile wallet transactions skyrocketing to $126 billion in 2023โa staggering 169-fold increase since 2018, according to the Australian Banking Association (ABA). But as the relentless wave of digitisation...
By Ashwin Ram, Evangelist, Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies Australia & New Zealand The latest report from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reveals a troubling trend that boards can no longer afford to ignore: 527...
The dominant workplace issue of 2024 was the return to the office with some of the worldโs most powerful chief executives shifting millions of workers back into the office. But for chief technology officers, the situation will not get materially simpler. A critical...
1. Prediction: The increasing use of AI will not alter the basics of cybersecurity strategies ย โWhile several enterprises are looking for the next best AI solution in an effort to fight fire with fire, I am reminded of the famous Alphonse Karr quote, โThe more things...
The cybersecurity landscape is poised for transformative shifts in 2025 driven by technological innovation and evolving threats.ย As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organisations must stay ahead by proactively adopting strategies that prioritise identity...
Let me start by wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a great new 2025 ahead. As we exit 2024, I am equally hopeful and worried about the year ahead. While I am concerned that even increased spending on cybersecurity has not slowed down cyberattacks, with increased...
Introduction Australian organisations face an array of cybersecurity challenges that didnโt exist half a decade ago. And yet the reliance on traditional security and legacy systems is largely the status quo โ often falling short in addressing the nuanced interplay...
“While the festive season should be a period of joy and goodwill, hackers are particularly active in Australia and have the ability toย employ new, sophisticated tactics on consumers. One emerging trend we’re seeing is the use of AI-powered tools, with...
