Spotlight on Cyber Security Spotlight on Cyber Security

Most infosec leaders agree that traditional security methods, on their own, are no longer enough to combat advanced new threats. But what new techniques and strategies are they using? What lessons have they learnt from breaches?

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 10-12 October.

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
Jetstar says 'no evidence' of check-in link abuse

Jetstar says 'no evidence' of check-in link abuse

As researchers uncover mobile check-in link vulnerability.
Ry Crozier Feb 8 2019 12:06AM Security
Former AMP IT contractor pleads guilty to stealing data

Former AMP IT contractor pleads guilty to stealing data

Attempted to board flight to China.
Justin Hendry Feb 7 2019 1:53PM Financial Services
Over 59,000 data breaches stretch GDPR watchdogs

Over 59,000 data breaches stretch GDPR watchdogs

Only 91 fines imposed under strict new privacy regulation so far.
Juha Saarinen Feb 7 2019 12:19PM Security
Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers

Malicious attacks rise in Australia's latest data breach numbers

Phishing and brute-force attacks target credentials.
Justin Hendry Feb 7 2019 10:30AM Security

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