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.

Cisco video surveillance kit has hard-coded password

Cisco video surveillance kit has hard-coded password

Critical flaw means attackers could get root and then watch anything.
Simon Sharwood Sep 24 2018 4:03PM Security
Australia setting itself up as Five Eyes' weakest link

Australia setting itself up as Five Eyes' weakest link

Law Council worries we could become "funnel" for allies' data requests.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2018 9:52AM Security
Telstra frets network breakage, trust breaches from decryption laws

Telstra frets network breakage, trust breaches from decryption laws

Lays out list of security concerns.
Ry Crozier Sep 22 2018 11:00AM Security
Optus warns decryption bill contains 'unfettered' power

Optus warns decryption bill contains 'unfettered' power

Can change terms of voluntary cooperation agreements on-the-fly.
Ry Crozier Sep 22 2018 10:53AM Security
Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

New safeguard inserted to prevent 'systemic weaknesses'.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2018 9:27AM Security
Decryption laws enter parliament

Decryption laws enter parliament

Less than two weeks after public consultation closes.
Justin Hendry Sep 20 2018 10:07PM Security
VMware fixes bug it fixed then 'inadvertently' un-fixed

VMware fixes bug it fixed then 'inadvertently' un-fixed

Version control? They've heard of it!
Simon Sharwood Sep 20 2018 12:10PM Security
Trio behind Mirai botnet avoid jail time

Trio behind Mirai botnet avoid jail time

Hackers strike cooperation deal with the feds.
Juha Saarinen Sep 20 2018 11:39AM Security
Microsoft cuts deal to get more govt into protected Azure

Microsoft cuts deal to get more govt into protected Azure

'Modernisation factory' to be run by Canberra company.
Ry Crozier Sep 19 2018 9:52AM Cloud
Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Botnet, ransomware and coin mining rolled into one malware.
Juha Saarinen Sep 19 2018 9:39AM Security
"Peekaboo" flaw opens up scores of network CCTV recorders

"Peekaboo" flaw opens up scores of network CCTV recorders

Users advised to limit access and secure devices.
Juha Saarinen Sep 18 2018 2:55PM Security
Thousands affected in Perth Mint data breach revision

Thousands affected in Perth Mint data breach revision

Bullion traders targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2018 12:10PM Security
Department of Home Affairs CIO quits

Department of Home Affairs CIO quits

After just seven months.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2018 6:58AM Strategy
Home Affairs dominates in govt cyber war games

Home Affairs dominates in govt cyber war games

Outplays public, private rivals.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2018 10:55AM Security
Swiss investigate alleged Russian cyber attack on World Anti-Doping Agency

Swiss investigate alleged Russian cyber attack on World Anti-Doping Agency

Scope of alleged espionage against institutions broadens.
John Revill Sep 17 2018 6:49AM Financial Services
Remote code exec found in Alpine Linux

Remote code exec found in Alpine Linux

Update and rebuild or risk pwnage.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2018 4:33PM Security
Google 'internal experiment' changed settings on smartphones

Google 'internal experiment' changed settings on smartphones

Owners wondered why power settings turned on and then turned off again.
Simon Sharwood Sep 14 2018 4:12PM Security
British Airways hack upgrades cyber risk pipeline

British Airways hack upgrades cyber risk pipeline

Supply chain risk spend to increase.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 14 2018 11:58AM Security
Multiple arrests over $3m immigration detention email compromise scam

Multiple arrests over $3m immigration detention email compromise scam

Led from inside Villawood facility.
Justin Hendry Sep 14 2018 11:01AM Software
Britain's mass web-spying faulted by European rights court

Britain's mass web-spying faulted by European rights court

Programme violated privacy and free speech.
Staff Writer Sep 14 2018 6:54AM Financial Services

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