A Cybersecurity Context

Security Operations

Security Operations encompasses the processes, technologies, and personnel responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents. Security Operations Centres (SOCs) play a central role in this domain, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to detect, analyse, and mitigate potential cyber threats in real-time. Security Operations involves continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and applications, as well as incident response activities to address and neutralise security incidents promptly.

Slipstream Cyber, part of Interactive, is a specialist firm providing comprehensive, 24/7 cyber defence solutions. Its services include an Australian-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), managed detection and response, and penetration testing.

Founded by a former industry Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), our mission is to build a business to meet the needs of other CISOs. Our core principles are robust process, investment in people, enablement with world-class technology, and a focus on flexibility.

Slipstream Cyber is a business of Interactive which allows us to offer multi-disciplinary perspectives on the challenge our customers face.

Operating a true 24×7, sovereign Security Operations Centre, we deliver services to customers across Australia and internationally.

Break Glass Accounts: Essential Security or a Cyber Risk?

In office buildings around the world, the instruction is clear and universally understood: in case of fire, break glass. The act is deliberate, visible and reserved for emergencies only. In cybersecurity, however, the equivalent mechanism, the so-called “break glass account”, is far more controversial. Designed to provide emergency access when normal systems fail, break glass accounts sit at the intersection of resilience and risk. For chief information security officers, they represent a necessary safeguard in theory, yet a potential liability in practice. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and identity systems become more complex, organisations are being forced to confront an uncomfortable question:...

Deep Dive Articles

No results found.

In The News

No results found.