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.

Quora hacked, about 100 million user accounts leaked

Quora hacked, about 100 million user accounts leaked

Chief executive apologises and promises transparency.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2018 12:21PM Security
Kubernetes discloses critical privilege escalation flaw

Kubernetes discloses critical privilege escalation flaw

Exploitation difficult to detect.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2018 11:47AM Cloud
Govt pushes Flash, Java, web ad blocks in revised infosec manual

Govt pushes Flash, Java, web ad blocks in revised infosec manual

Browser hardening and automated patching among 66 new controls.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2018 8:41AM Security
Citrix resets Sharefile passwords after creds stuffing attacks

Citrix resets Sharefile passwords after creds stuffing attacks

Re-used logins bite users.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2018 6:53AM Security
Broken door lock at Vocus NZ data centre goes viral

Broken door lock at Vocus NZ data centre goes viral

Operator opens audit.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2018 6:47AM Security
Govt tries to plug small business systems security holes with cash

Govt tries to plug small business systems security holes with cash

$10m available for cyber security testing.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2018 10:27AM Security
CBA's CommInsure separation raises medical data access concerns

CBA's CommInsure separation raises medical data access concerns

Review launched to determine if breach has occurred.
Ry Crozier Dec 3 2018 10:12AM Security
Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500m guests

Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500m guests

Attack began four years ago.
Jim Finkle and Arjun Panchadar Dec 1 2018 7:39AM Security
Labor won't back full encryption bill: Dreyfus

Labor won't back full encryption bill: Dreyfus

Urges government to adopt interim deal.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2018 4:38PM Security
Dell resets all customer passwords after cyber attack

Dell resets all customer passwords after cyber attack

After hackers attempted to steal customer data.
Jim Finkle Nov 29 2018 12:04PM Security
NAB tries to spot and fix cloud security gaps in 45 seconds

NAB tries to spot and fix cloud security gaps in 45 seconds

Creates solution to keep up with cloud app boom.
Ry Crozier Nov 29 2018 10:07AM Financial Services
Kiwi spooks nix Huawei from 5G network build

Kiwi spooks nix Huawei from 5G network build

Spark "disappointed" it can't use Chinese telco vendor's 5G gear.
Juha Saarinen Nov 28 2018 2:43PM Security
NSW releases industry-focused cyber security strategy

NSW releases industry-focused cyber security strategy

Part of state's holistic approach to readiness.
Justin Hendry Nov 27 2018 12:21PM Strategy
Australia’s Reserve Bank chief Philip Lowe reveals he was stung by online credit card fraud

Australia’s Reserve Bank chief Philip Lowe reveals he was stung by online credit card fraud

Resorts to back-up cash after account frozen.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 27 2018 12:11PM Financial Services
Unknown dev gets rights to popular module, adds crypto stealer

Unknown dev gets rights to popular module, adds crypto stealer

'Everything wrong with open source software security'.
Juha Saarinen Nov 27 2018 11:41AM Security
'No evidence' data stolen in compromise: PageUp

'No evidence' data stolen in compromise: PageUp

After forensic examination.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2018 3:01PM Security
Cyber industry probes economic impact of crypto bill

Cyber industry probes economic impact of crypto bill

Australian Strategic Policy Institute and AustCyber conducting joint survey.
Simon Sharwood Nov 23 2018 11:35AM Security
Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Don’t buckle to govt pressure, says industry.
Staff Writer Nov 23 2018 7:10AM Security
Automate and secure IOT for Business

Automate and secure IOT for Business

IoT can bring your company closer to your customers, markets, business goals... and cyberthreats. Learn how to “go IoT” easily and securely.
Nov 22 2018 12:09PM
ASD in cyber exec hiring blitz

ASD in cyber exec hiring blitz

To ramp up engagement.
Justin Hendry Nov 20 2018 12:00PM Strategy

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