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.

Australia’s Next Insider Threat Might Be an Algorithm

Introduction As Australian organisations race to embed AI tools across human resources, finance and operations, they may be missing a critical security fault line. While disgruntled employees or contractors gone rogue remain a concern, the next major data breach is increasingly likely to come from an algorithm that never intended malice. Traditionally, “insider threat” has meant someone with authorised access who misuses credentials, steals IP, or simply unknowingly makes a costly error. The model is well-trodden. But in 2025, we are entering a different paradigm, one known as the algorithmic insider threat,  a generative AI system or agent embedded in enterprise workflows, quietly ingesting and sharing...

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