Spotlight on cyber security Spotlight on cyber security

Has cyber security in its current form failed? Most information security leaders agree that traditional methods, on their own, aren’t working in the face of the increasing number and severity of threats.

So what are the new and likely future threats? How can cyber security be fixed? Is your infosec team suffering from breach fatigue and, if so, what tools can you put in place to help them?

iTnews will provide some answers to these questions in our Spotlight on cyber security, coinciding with the Australian Information Security Association’s national conference on 18-20 October.

This Spotlight is supported by RSA.

Sydney Airport to establish cyber security centre

Sydney Airport to establish cyber security centre

Lifts defences to reduce threats.
Justin Hendry Feb 22 2019 7:07AM Security
Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

AEC chief reiterates need for IT rebuild.
Justin Hendry Feb 21 2019 12:16PM Strategy
Apple makes 2FA mandatory for boss developers

Apple makes 2FA mandatory for boss developers

Better late than never, and you’ve got a week to make this happen.
Simon Sharwood Feb 21 2019 12:12PM Security
Toyota Australia hit by cyber attack

Toyota Australia hit by cyber attack

Takes down email and other systems.
Ry Crozier Feb 21 2019 9:32AM Security
Splunk pulls out of Russia

Splunk pulls out of Russia

Cites "shifting priorities"
Juha Saarinen Feb 20 2019 7:27AM Security
Big four banks back high school security 'challenges'

Big four banks back high school security 'challenges'

Opt-in program seen as breeding future workforce and less-easily-scammed customers.
Simon Sharwood Feb 19 2019 1:46PM Security
Political party networks caught up in parliament's IT breach

Political party networks caught up in parliament's IT breach

But no evidence of electoral interference.
Justin Hendry Feb 18 2019 12:42PM Security
Defence's bid for new technology restrictions scuttled by Thom review

Defence's bid for new technology restrictions scuttled by Thom review

More nuanced approach needed to address legislative gaps.
Justin Hendry Feb 14 2019 3:13PM Strategy
Phishers compromise Optus email accounts

Phishers compromise Optus email accounts

Beware malware-laden missives.
Juha Saarinen Feb 14 2019 6:51AM Security
Aussie IT firms cop customer trust hit as encryption laws bite

Aussie IT firms cop customer trust hit as encryption laws bite

Face 'regular questions' from customers and prospects.
Ry Crozier Feb 14 2019 6:42AM Security
Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Proposes changing 'interception agency' definition.
Justin Hendry Feb 13 2019 5:18PM Security
Patch Wednesday plugs actively exploited IE zero-day

Patch Wednesday plugs actively exploited IE zero-day

"PrivExchange" flaw fixed too after proof-of-concept published.
Juha Saarinen Feb 13 2019 11:51AM Security
Russian lawmakers back bill on 'sovereign' internet

Russian lawmakers back bill on 'sovereign' internet

Tighter controls could disrupt Russia's internet and be used to stifle dissent.
Staff Writer Feb 13 2019 6:40AM Security
Australian bank customers caught in valuation firm data breach

Australian bank customers caught in valuation firm data breach

Caused by undisclosed 'security vulnerability'.
Ry Crozier Feb 13 2019 12:19AM Security
Labor concedes decryption laws weakened security for internet users

Labor concedes decryption laws weakened security for internet users

Says change needed to protect "virtually every" smartphone and net user.
Ry Crozier Feb 12 2019 11:27PM Security
Defence dumped unrestricted crypto research permits without warning

Defence dumped unrestricted crypto research permits without warning

But permanent replacement under consideration.
Justin Hendry Feb 8 2019 5:30PM Strategy
Apple gives education grant to US teen for FaceTime bug find

Apple gives education grant to US teen for FaceTime bug find

After fixing privacy issue.
Staff Writer Feb 8 2019 11:40AM Security
Swiss government invites public to find holes in e-voting system

Swiss government invites public to find holes in e-voting system

Up to 50,000 Swiss francs bug bounties.
Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2019 10:38AM Security
Security breach strikes parliament's IT network

Security breach strikes parliament's IT network

All passwords reset.
Justin Hendry Feb 8 2019 10:29AM Security
Cisco wants privacy to be a fundamental human right

Cisco wants privacy to be a fundamental human right

New laws needed to protect people.
Juha Saarinen Feb 8 2019 9:48AM Security

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