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Lessons In Improving Cyber Defences For Australian Organisations Through People, Processes, And Technology

Lessons In Improving Cyber Defences For Australian Organisations Through People, Processes, And Technology

Australian businesses face a growing number of cyberthreats as the digital landscape evolves. Malicious threat actors have become increasingly sophisticated, particularly with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Their attacks are also more targeted and include info stealer malware, AI powered impersonations, and ransomware. The Logicalis CIO ...
Why It Takes More Than Phishing Tests To Build A Cyber Aware Culture

Why It Takes More Than Phishing Tests To Build A Cyber Aware Culture

A strong cybersecurity posture is as much about culture as it is about technology. In the 2022-23 financial year, 78 per cent of Australian businesses offered annual cybersecurity training to their entire workforce; however, only 39 per cent of these businesses provided specialised training for privileged users who are authorised to perform ...
Cybersecurity Needs An Image Make-Over To Attract The Diverse Skills Needed To Protect Our Nation

Cybersecurity Needs An Image Make-Over To Attract The Diverse Skills Needed To Protect Our Nation

There is no single silver bullet that can solve this problem. Tackling the cybersecurity shortage requires a multi-faceted approach that attracts new workers to the industry. These efforts must provide multiple entry points to attract workers to minimise the impact of the current, acute need and create pathways to make cybersecurity attractive, so ...
Is a Vendor SOC-as-a-Service Offering Something That Should Be Seriously Considered?

Is a Vendor SOC-as-a-Service Offering Something That Should Be Seriously Considered?

Introduction In today’s increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape, organisations face an ever-growing number of threats. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, and the costs associated with a breach can be catastrophic. To combat these challenges, many organisations are turning to Security Operations Centre (SOC) as a Service, an ...
Breaking Down Barriers to Cybersecurity Frameworks

Breaking Down Barriers to Cybersecurity Frameworks

Today, cybersecurity frameworks play a crucial role in guiding organisations towards robust defence strategies. However, many organisations face significant challenges in adopting and implementing these frameworks, such as Zero Trust or the Australian Government’s Essential Eight, effectively.   The complexity of deployment, the need for a cultural ...
Security is Not a Zero-Sum Game

Security is Not a Zero-Sum Game

The future of cybersecurity is a big and broad topic - specifically our reliance on cloud-based software. Things go wrong and when they do - our whole world turns with it. Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Cisco, discussed his strong stance against monopolies in the tech industry and his view on collaboration and ...
The Urgency of Real-Time Cyber Asset Risk Reporting: A New Standard in Cybersecurity

The Urgency of Real-Time Cyber Asset Risk Reporting: A New Standard in Cybersecurity

The article talks to the importance and urgency of Real-Time Cyber Asset Risk Reporting in today’s threat landscape. It highlights Australian statistics, touching on increases in attack frequency, targeted industries, and the financial impact on Australian businesses, and how Australian business may be lagging behind in their defences, and touches on ...
Scams and The Critical Role for Australian Banks

Scams and The Critical Role for Australian Banks

Scams and frauds are prevalent in the banking sector, with cybercriminals becoming ever more sophisticated in their tactics. According to Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's report Australians lost AUD $2.74 billion to scams in 2023 - although this was a welcome decline compared to 2022 (AU$3.15 billion lost) it is still alarmingly ...
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Nearly 2 Million Money Laundering Accounts Reported In 2024, BioCatch Finds

Nearly 2 Million Money Laundering Accounts Reported In 2024, BioCatch Finds

A new report released today reveals the scope and scale of the money laundering problem inside the global financial system. BioCatch – the leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention powered by behavioural intelligence – received reports of nearly 2 million money mule accounts from 257 financial institutions in 21 countries on five ...
Sophos Survey Finds 89% of IT Leaders Worry GenAI Flaws Could Negatively Impact Their Organisation’s Cybersecurity Strategies

Sophos Survey Finds 89% of IT Leaders Worry GenAI Flaws Could Negatively Impact Their Organisation’s Cybersecurity Strategies

Sophos has released Beyond the Hype: The Businesses Reality of AI for Cybersecurity, which found despite 65% of IT leaders adopting generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89% are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. Additionally, according to new Sophos X-Ops research, ...
Quorum Cyber Launches New Threat Business Unit And Appoints Paul Caiazzo As Chief Threat Officer

Quorum Cyber Launches New Threat Business Unit And Appoints Paul Caiazzo As Chief Threat Officer

With Quorum Cyber’s wider offerings, this threat arm of the business will protect customers, before, during, and after any kind of cybersecurity incident. 
Barracuda Unveils Advancements To Email Protection

Barracuda Unveils Advancements To Email Protection

SYDNEY, Australia, 29 January 2025 — Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats, today unveiled advancements to Barracuda Email Protection. These updates – including flexible deployment options, enhanced security capabilities, and more – make it easier than ever for organisations of ...
Australian Consulting Powerhouse Releases New Podcast

Australian Consulting Powerhouse Releases New Podcast

A new podcast series, DevSecOops, to address the convergence points between cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
Forescout Announces 2024 Threat Roundup Report

Forescout Announces 2024 Threat Roundup Report

Forescout announced key findings from its “2024 Threat Roundup” report, providing analysis of the evolving threat landscape. The Forescout Vedere Labs research highlights key trends from 2024, including threat actors, vulnerabilities, exploits, top targets and attacker locations, while drawing comparisons to 2023 and offering insights and strategic ...
NinjaOne Announces Intent To Acquire SaaS Backup And Data Protection Leader Dropsuite

NinjaOne Announces Intent To Acquire SaaS Backup And Data Protection Leader Dropsuite

NinjaOne today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dropsuite for a total transaction value of approximately $252 million (USD). The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to approval by Dropsuite’s shareholders, court approval, Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval, and other customary closing ...
Vonahi Security Expands Its CREST Accreditation In Australasia

Vonahi Security Expands Its CREST Accreditation In Australasia

AUSTRALIA, 28 January 2025 — Vonahi Security (Vonahi), a leader in automated network penetration testing, is proud to announce its recent accreditation by CREST in Australasia. This prestigious recognition underscores Vonahi’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of cybersecurity services in the region, cementing its position among ...
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