AI - An Overview Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that creates intelligent systems to perform tasks which typically require human intelligence. While the use of this technology may replace some jobs, it offers new and emerging careers with Australia needing up to 161,000 additional specialist AI workers in the next 15 years^. Increasingly AI is being used across numerous industries such as healthcare,...

Software is key to a computers’ functionality and in fact, a system can’t operate without it. As we continually become more reliant on computers, the demand for software and application developers will increase - by 27 per cent from 2021 to 2026.1 From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the concept of software development has its’ origins in simplistic terms - via code written on manual punch cards and then fed into...

Hybrid and multi-cloud management serve as the bedrock of modern business operations, leading the charge in harnessing the full potential of cloud technologies. Yet, according to a commissioned study conducted in 2023 by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Tenable, the vast majority of Australian cybersecurity and IT leaders (68%) view cloud infrastructure as the greatest source of cyber risk in their organisation....

The idea that cybersecurity is a people problem is so often repeated that it has become a truism for the sector. A casual search of “Cybersecurity people problem” returns 341 million results and, unsurprisingly, a wide range of answers to the question: ‘Which people are the problem?’ Bosses, cybersecurity teams, users, employees, hackers: if a party exists to whom blame could be apportioned, it’s been done. But the...

In recent years, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has undergone a significant evolution. Once solely focused on technical components such as firewalls and network security, CISOs today are strategic leaders shaping cybersecurity across their entire organisation. This evolution reflects the ever-increasing complexity of the cyberthreat landscape, where sophisticated attacks target not just...

With over 2000 incidents reported to CERT NZ each quarter, New Zealand is facing an increasing number of cybersecurity attacks. Every organisation, from the smallest business to the largest government department or organisation must now have a plan for how it will respond to a cybersecurity incident. In the last year, data breaches and other attacks have cost New Zealand around $20 million. The degree of incident...

The Playing Field Over the past several years sustainability has become a growing priority for most, if not all, organisations. Forward-thinking businesses, consumers and governments alike are increasingly looking at how to increase their sustainability efforts, while many decisions are increasingly being made with enhancing sustainability as an important driver. One key trend is for businesses is moving to hybrid...

Background on Security Clearances in Australia Security Clearance Levels Under the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework, individuals who need access to security classified  resources must hold a security clearance. This includes classified information, systems that hold classified information, and classified assets. An individual may also be required to hold a security clearance if they occupy...

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today released new research showing that when artificial intelligence (AI) is fully harnessed, Australian workers with AI skills and expertise could see salary hikes of over 29%, with workers in IT (37%), and business operations (35%) enjoying the highest pay bumps. To better understand emerging AI usage trends and skilling needs in Australian workplaces, AWS...

Identity management and security are crucial aspects of the modern digital landscape, responsible for protecting the information and access points that link us globally. Thankfully, these areas, filled with complexities and chances for growth, are becoming more appealing to women, many of whom are making significant contributions to development. It’s more than conquering challenges; it’s about showcasing the...

An Overview Whether it’s on international headlines or in local Australian news, headlines of data related business outages, and associated credibility damage are on the rise. From the DP World hack that stranded tens of thousands of shipping containers, to increasingly audacious ransomware attacks on all levels of public and private organisations – data management has become a mainstream topic and highly...

There is enormous attention on generative AI (GenAI) and its potential to change software development. While the full impact of GenAI is yet to be known, organisations are eagerly vetting the technology and separating the hype from the real, pragmatic benefits. In parallel, software security professionals are closely watching the practical impact of GenAI and how application security testing (AST) must adapt as...

Ensuring and maintaining a robust defense-in-depth strategy requires new technology investments, especially as many standard detection and response technologies can’t stop ransomware and the evasive and sophisticated techniques attackers are commonly using.   As a cybersecurity leader, you operate in a reality where resources and budgets are always constrained. You may find that now, you’re not only having to...

According to the 2023 Australian Government report ‘State of STEM Gender Equity 2023’, only 15% of STEM jobs are held by women – an under representation that presents a significant opportunity for organisations to advance female participation in this rapidly emerging field. As we stride into the future there is no doubt women will play a far more significant role in STEM, driving innovation, competitiveness, and...

With recent increases in cyberattacks showing no sign of abating, the role software developers need to play to improve levels of protection is becoming more widely understood. Encouragingly, industry research[1] shows nearly four in five developers believe that either they themselves are responsible for their code’s security or that every member of their team should be held accountable. The research also found 75%...

AI - An Overview Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that creates intelligent systems to perform tasks which typically require human intelligence. While the use of this technology may replace some jobs, it offers new and emerging careers with Australia needing up to 161,000 additional specialist AI workers in the next 15 years^. Increasingly AI is being used across numerous industries such as healthcare,...

Today, many organisations are trapped in what's known as a 'captivity cloud,' where they are locked-in with a single product or service but face substantial challenges when attempting to integrate or transition to other solutions and providers across the broader cloud ecosystem. Captivity clouds have left organisations within the confines of heavily restricted ecosystems. Many are finding their tool sets severely...

Hybrid and multi-cloud management serve as the bedrock of modern business operations, leading the charge in harnessing the full potential of cloud technologies. Yet, according to a commissioned study conducted in 2023 by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Tenable, the vast majority of Australian cybersecurity and IT leaders (68%) view cloud infrastructure as the greatest source of cyber risk in their organisation....

Too often, having strong data processes can be seen as a ‘nice to have’. In our day-to-day work, it can feel like the job is done when the file is neatly labelled and saved in the right project folder. And yet, getting Information Management (IM) right is so much more than that. We’re now living in a world where holding onto too much data could get you into hot water in the event of a breach, at the same time, not...