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.

NSA ends warrantless spying on US digital comms

NSA ends warrantless spying on US digital comms

Privacy advocates welcome end of controversial practice.
Dustin Volz May 1 2017 7:06AM Security
IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

Trojan found with Storwize initialisation tool.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 6:40AM Software
'Can you hear me?' phone scam reaches Australia

'Can you hear me?' phone scam reaches Australia

Making its way around the globe.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 3:07PM Software
Australians invited to US Hack the Air Force bug bounty

Australians invited to US Hack the Air Force bug bounty

Five-Eyes hackers to join in for the first time.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2017 7:45AM Security
Atlassian plugs Confluence info leak hole

Atlassian plugs Confluence info leak hole

Two security problems in one week.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2017 7:30AM Security
The IT flaw that left an Aussie natsec agency base open to attack

The IT flaw that left an Aussie natsec agency base open to attack

How not to handle a vulnerability report.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 6:30AM Security
South Australia gets its first CISO

South Australia gets its first CISO

To create whole-of-gov cyber strategy, centre of excellence.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2017 11:59AM Security
GE fixing bug that could let hackers shut down power grid

GE fixing bug that could let hackers shut down power grid

Hole allowed remote control.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2017 9:35AM Security
British man gets two years in prison for DDoS tool sales

British man gets two years in prison for DDoS tool sales

Inspired Lizard Squad's LOIC.
Juha Saarinen Apr 27 2017 6:43AM Security
Microsoft splits Win10 security, software updates

Microsoft splits Win10 security, software updates

Greater flexibility for when to install fixes.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2017 3:27PM Software
Former Expedia IT worker gets 15 months jail for insider trading

Former Expedia IT worker gets 15 months jail for insider trading

Sentenced in US for stealing confidential data.
a Staff Writer Apr 26 2017 12:30PM Security
Hyundai patches vulnerability in remote ignition app

Hyundai patches vulnerability in remote ignition app

Determined thieves could have made off with cars.
Staff Writers Apr 26 2017 10:20AM Security
Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Antivirus update goes wrong.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2017 9:13AM Security
All HipChat passwords reset after damaging hack

All HipChat passwords reset after damaging hack

Attackers access sensitive user data.
Allie Coyne Apr 25 2017 7:49PM Security
Australia, China agree to oppose cyber IP theft

Australia, China agree to oppose cyber IP theft

Diplomats seek curb on IP theft.
Paris Cowan Apr 24 2017 3:09PM Security
Russian mega carder gets record US prison sentence

Russian mega carder gets record US prison sentence

Roman "Track2" Seleznev hacked PoS systems with malware.
Juha Saarinen Apr 24 2017 11:21AM Security
DFAT is after a cyber security boss

DFAT is after a cyber security boss

To defend sensitive global networks.
Paris Cowan Apr 24 2017 11:00AM Strategy
Leaked NSA backdoor spreads throughout the world

Leaked NSA backdoor spreads throughout the world

Exploit code infects tens of thousands of systems.
Juha Saarinen Apr 24 2017 10:58AM Security
Tanium chief admits to using private hospital data in sales demo

Tanium chief admits to using private hospital data in sales demo

Accessed network without permission.
a Staff Writer Apr 24 2017 10:32AM Financial Services
US charges Russian with operating Kelihos spam botnet

US charges Russian with operating Kelihos spam botnet

Seeking his extradition.
Dustin Volz Apr 24 2017 6:05AM Financial Services

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