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The Three Steps to Mitigate API Abuse in Cloud-hosted Applications
APIs have become a strategic necessity for business because they aid flexibility and agility, yet many organisations have remained cautious of their use due to worries about the data that APIs expose. The concerns are fanned by regular reports of IT security breaches that cause downtime, data loss and financial problems for victims. This article looks ...
Cybersecurity Challenges and the Need for a Mindset Shift
In a recent interview with cybersecurity expert, Corien Vermaak, Head of Cybersecurity from Cisco ANZ, was a discussion about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the challenges posed by breaches and the shortage of skilled practitioners shed light on the urgent need for a value mind shift in understanding the importance of personal data ...
Navigating the Cyber Battlefield: AI-Driven Attacks and Strategies for Defense
In the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has marked the advent of a new era defined by both innovation and vulnerability.ย Itโs a โdouble-edged swordโ for cyber security experts: AI holds great promise for enhanced security (improving processes and ensuring fewer gaps in security controls), but it ...
Australia’s New Defence Technology Law: A Strategic Move or a Threat to Global Collaboration?
Australia is poised to enact a new law that imposes stringent regulations on sharing defence technology with foreign entities, with the notable exception of its AUKUS partners, Britain and the United States. This significant move is designed to align with U.S. export controls on defence technology, a critical component of the AUKUS plan to construct ...
Insights from Cisco Live: Whatโs Cooking?
The recent Cisco Live event in Melbourne 2023, provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss the critical cybersecurity challenges facing our industry. The noted event included prominent figures from Cisco and other industry experts, shedding light on the complexities, innovations, and pressing issues within the cybersecurity sphere.
A ...
Communication Is Key to IT Security
The growing scope and severity of cyber threats targeting Australian businesses this past year has put a spotlight on the need for greater security measures. With more attention and support, now is the time for companies of all sizes to bolster their preparedness against emerging threats โ and opening up internal dialogues across the business will be ...
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Partnerships in the Cybersecurity Industry
Partnerships play a vital role in meeting customer demands and driving success for organisations. In a recent episode of the KBKast podcast, host Karissa Breen sat down with Raj Sharma, from Palo Alto Networks, to discuss the importance of strategic partnerships and the changing dynamics of the reseller ecosystem. From the rise of direct ...
The Growing Need For Company Board Directors And Non-Executive Directors To Play A Proactive Role In Cybersecurity
Following a spate of high-profile cyber-attacks, the Federal Government has set a target for Australia to become the most cyber secure nation by 2030. However, according to Apple, Australia is one of the top four countries for cyber-attacks - behind the US, the UK and Canada. With the government playing an increasingly proactive, and prominent role in ...
In The News
Tenable Research Finds 74% of Organisations Have Publicly Exposed Storage Assets, Increasing Risk of Ransomware Attacks
Theย Tenable Cloud Risk Report 2024, published today, reveals that a staggering 74% of organisations have publicly exposed storage assets, including those containing sensitive data, making them vulnerable to ransomware attacks. This exposure is often caused by unnecessary or excessive permissions, granting wider access to cloud-stored information than ...
From AustCyber to ACN: A New Era of Cyber Security Collaboration and Innovation for Australia
Canberra, 9 October 2024ย โ Over 94,000 cybercrime incidents were reported in Australia last financial year. Equivalent to one every six minutes and with the Australian Signals Directorate contacting businesses 620 times during this period to warn of potential threats, can you believe 280 of those calls went unanswered.
Something needs to change in ...
Tecala Announces Security Operations Partnership with Arctic Wolf in Australia
Security Operations Leader Arctic Wolf will Provide Tecala Customers Industry-Leading Capabilities to Tackle the Increasing Dangers of Advanced Cyberattacks
Alex Trafton Takes Out New Title With G42 As Senior Vice President
The appointment of Alex Trafton as Senior Vice President, Technology Risk Management, G42 marks a new leaf for both the Executive and G42. His expertise in cybersecurity combined with his strategic vision promises to drive forward innovative solutions that address contemporary challenges. Trafton based out of California in the United States will be ...
Check Point Software Named a Leader in Enterprise Firewall Solutions Evaluation, According to Independent Research Firm
Check Point excels with collaborative tools, and received the highest possible score in 13 criteria, including Vision, Innovation, and Threat Intelligenceย ย ย
Forescout Finds 14 Vulnerabilities in Popular DrayTek Routers Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of Exposed Devices Globally
Forescout today published the โDRAY:BREAKโ Research Report. The report identifies 14 previously unknown vulnerabilities in routers manufactured by DrayTek, a Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer, including one with the highest possible severity rating of 10. If left unaddressed, attackers could gain full control over these devices, opening the ...
The 2024 Elastic Global Threat Report: Basic Security Settings Are Easily Exploited by Adversaries
Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface
CrowdStrike Expands CrowdStrike Marketplace to Meet Growing Demand for Integrated Cybersecurity Solutions
In its first year, CrowdStrike Marketplace expanded to over 260 listings from 140 partners, adding strategic resellers to help global customers seamlessly discover, try and buy industry-leading third-party solutions integrated with the Falcon platform
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