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Critical Infrastructure and IoT

Critical Infrastructure and IoT

The term ‘critical infrastructure’ was first used to refer to public works such as transportation infrastructure and public utilities. The term includes sectors such as health care, energy & utilities, telecommunications, and most recently, an argument for various manufacturers – particularly germane is the example of Personal Protective Equipment ...
Data Centres and Digital Assets

Data Centres and Digital Assets

INTRODUCTION While the Internet of Things is rapidly gaining traction around the world, it's critical to remember one factor that is critical to the technology's existence and how, without it, the entire system could implode. Naturally, we’re referring to data. By 2025, it is anticipated that there will be over 65 billion active IoT devices ...
Navigating Unique Cybersecurity Challenges in North Africa

Navigating Unique Cybersecurity Challenges in North Africa

The realm of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new challenges emerging in various regions across the globe. North Africa, with its diverse political, economic, and cultural landscape, presents a set of unique cybersecurity challenges. In this article, we will explore these challenges, offering an in-depth analysis backed by reliable ...
PAM may be the infosec pressure relief valve Australia’s finance sector needs

PAM may be the infosec pressure relief valve Australia’s finance sector needs

Information security is a journey, but calls of, ‘Are we there yet?’ are getting louder and more frequent.
Solving the Skills Shortage by Looking Within

Solving the Skills Shortage by Looking Within

Of all the challenges currently facing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), one of the most significant is attracting and retaining new talent. This is because demand is far outstripping supply.
DigiCert Study: Preparing for a Safe Post-Quantum Computing Future in APAC

DigiCert Study: Preparing for a Safe Post-Quantum Computing Future in APAC

IT leaders in APAC are sounding the alarm about the need to invest now in quantum-safe transition planning; lack of clear ownership, budget or executive support are obstacles in path to preparation.
Four steps organisations can take to improve cybersecurity awareness

Four steps organisations can take to improve cybersecurity awareness

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time for businesses to review and strengthen their online defences. In just the second half of 2022, there was a significant 26 per cent rise in notifiable data breaches, with 497 reported incidents, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Five common challenges with securing cloud-based applications

Five common challenges with securing cloud-based applications

The number of cloud applications has grown in parallel with the high rate of cloud adoption among Australian businesses over the past couple of years.
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Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities Discovered in Advantech EKI Access Points

Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities Discovered in Advantech EKI Access Points

SYDNEY – 29 November 2024 – As industrial networks expand into wireless domains, new vulnerabilities are exposing critical infrastructure to potential cyber threats. With this evolution, safeguarding wireless devices within industrial settings has become essential. Since the launch of Guardian Air, Nozomi Networks has emphasised the need for stronger ...
Macquarie Government expands Netskope partnership following major government network security win

Macquarie Government expands Netskope partnership following major government network security win

Macquarie Government today announced it has expanded its four-year partnership with global SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) leader, Netskope, following a large-scale Federal Government network security deployment. The Australian sovereign company deployed Netskope’s market-leading single-vendor SASE platform to the Department, ensuring it maintains ...
Australian Signals Directorate Recommends Semperis Purple Knight Amid Rising Identity-based Attacks

Australian Signals Directorate Recommends Semperis Purple Knight Amid Rising Identity-based Attacks

Sydney Australia- 28 November 2024 – New cybersecurity guidance from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Five Eyes Alliance recommends Semperis’ Purple Knight tool as an essential resource for Australian businesses to protect against identity-based cyber threats. Purple Knight is a free assessment tool that identifies vulnerabilities in ...
Aus3C Calls On Australian Businesses To Help Strengthen The Nation’s Data Protection In Partnership With CSIRO & Australian Government

Aus3C Calls On Australian Businesses To Help Strengthen The Nation’s Data Protection In Partnership With CSIRO & Australian Government

Businesses will learn from cyber experts and voice their concerns at a free workshop or in a research study nationwide in December
Wavelink Expands SecurePath Initiative To Address Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

Wavelink Expands SecurePath Initiative To Address Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

Industry-backed initiative connects future talent with industry leaders to strengthen Australia’s cybersecurity workforce. 
Tenable Comment: RomCom Zero-Day Exploit Chain

Tenable Comment: RomCom Zero-Day Exploit Chain

Russia-aligned threat actor known as RomCom has leveraged two zero-day vulnerabilities, one in Mozilla Firefox and the other in Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can spread the RomCom backdoor to anyone who visited an infected website, without the need for any clicks. Please find below a comment from Satnam Narang, sr. staff research engineer ...
Two-Thirds of Australia’s Leading Banks Put Consumers at Risk of Email Fraud

Two-Thirds of Australia’s Leading Banks Put Consumers at Risk of Email Fraud

Proofpoint analysis reveals Australian banks are falling behind US counterparts in protecting their customers
Cybersecurity Unicorn Semperis Bolsters Identity-Driven Solutions in Australia Following Major Funding Round

Cybersecurity Unicorn Semperis Bolsters Identity-Driven Solutions in Australia Following Major Funding Round

Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Australian businesses in safeguarding their cybersecurity environment. This initiative follows the latest US$125 million funding round raised in June 2024, aimed at accelerating product innovation and expanding Semperis' presence across the ANZ ...
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