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.

Hack attempt forces WA public transport systems offline

Hack attempt forces WA public transport systems offline

Updated: PTA defends against attackers.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2016 4:13PM Security
US to indict Iranians over attempted hacks on dam, banks

US to indict Iranians over attempted hacks on dam, banks

Prosecutors to take on foreign nationals.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2016 11:50AM Security
Wireless mice flaw leaves 'billions' open to hacking

Wireless mice flaw leaves 'billions' open to hacking

Unencrypted traffic lets in attackers.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2016 9:45AM Security
Uber kicks off public bug bounty program

Uber kicks off public bug bounty program

Offers rewards of up to US$10,000.
Juha Saarinen Mar 23 2016 11:11AM Security
Australian industry lashes out at data breach notification scheme

Australian industry lashes out at data breach notification scheme

Businesses complain of unclear obligations, broad scope.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2016 10:02AM Security
Android phones menaced by Linux kernel bug

Android phones menaced by Linux kernel bug

Vulnerability allows attackers root access.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2016 9:14AM Security
Bangladesh central bank considers suing NY Fed over $107m hack

Bangladesh central bank considers suing NY Fed over $107m hack

Potential legal action over massive breach.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2016 6:35AM Security
The security risks of the Internet of Things

The security risks of the Internet of Things

[Opinion] Is someone watching you online?
Staff Writers Mar 22 2016 2:18PM Security
FBI delays Apple hearing after finding possible way to hack iPhone

FBI delays Apple hearing after finding possible way to hack iPhone

Says it needs time to test method.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2016 10:26AM Security
Tech giants unite to create encrypted email transfer

Tech giants unite to create encrypted email transfer

Seek to make underlying protocols more secure.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2016 8:01AM Security
Apple patches encryption flaw in iOS and OS X

Apple patches encryption flaw in iOS and OS X

Vulnerability could give access to iMessage content.
Juha Saarinen Mar 22 2016 6:45AM Security
Microsoft adds OneDrive to bug bounty program

Microsoft adds OneDrive to bug bounty program

Will pay up to $19,700.
Juha Saarinen Mar 21 2016 5:35AM Security
American Express reveals three-year old data breach

American Express reveals three-year old data breach

Unnamed merchant compromised.
Juha Saarinen Mar 18 2016 10:23AM Security
Apple says US founders would be 'appalled' by FBI iPhone request

Apple says US founders would be 'appalled' by FBI iPhone request

Final filing in heated legal battle.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2016 4:31PM Security
Long way to go before the web is HTTPS protected

Long way to go before the web is HTTPS protected

Moving can be a struggle for site operators.
Juha Saarinen Mar 16 2016 9:21AM Security
The era of Macs being safer than Windows is long gone

The era of Macs being safer than Windows is long gone

[Blog post] Apple users in the malware firing line.
Tony Campbell Mar 15 2016 2:45PM Security
Apple, US govt fight could escalate with demand for source code

Apple, US govt fight could escalate with demand for source code

Justice Department hints at "nuclear" option.
Staff Writers Mar 15 2016 12:00PM Security
Google doubles reward for security bug hunters

Google doubles reward for security bug hunters

Challenges researchers to compromise Chromebooks.
Juha Saarinen Mar 15 2016 6:50AM Security
AGL Energy hires global infosec expert as first-ever CISO

AGL Energy hires global infosec expert as first-ever CISO

CV includes roles at British American Tobacco, Reuters and IBM.
Andrew Sadauskas Mar 14 2016 11:00AM Security
Anti-DDoS firm Staminus ransacked by hackers

Anti-DDoS firm Staminus ransacked by hackers

The KKK's data taken away.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2016 2:57PM Security

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