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.

Aussie firms targeted by Russian state hackers

Aussie firms targeted by Russian state hackers

Attackers rooted routers, switches and firewalls for years.
Juha Saarinen Apr 17 2018 9:32AM Security
French govt builds its own encrypted messenger

French govt builds its own encrypted messenger

To reduce risk of data breach.
Mathieu Rosemain Apr 17 2018 6:28AM Security
NT govt to build cyber security operations centre

NT govt to build cyber security operations centre

Provides budget funding.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2018 10:12AM Strategy
Google mandates TLS encrypted connections for Android apps

Google mandates TLS encrypted connections for Android apps

All networks considered hostile.
Juha Saarinen Apr 13 2018 11:46AM Security
NSW govt opposes mandatory data breach reporting

NSW govt opposes mandatory data breach reporting

But will review voluntary scheme.
Justin Hendry Apr 13 2018 11:08AM Strategy
Android vendors fail to install security patches

Android vendors fail to install security patches

Devices lie and claim to be fully patched.
Juha Saarinen Apr 13 2018 7:42AM Security
OAIC sees 63 data breach notifications in first six weeks

OAIC sees 63 data breach notifications in first six weeks

Majority the result of "human error".
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2018 9:18AM Security
Facebook reveals 63 A/NZ users took quiz behind Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook reveals 63 A/NZ users took quiz behind Cambridge Analytica scandal

As social media giant limits app permissions.
Ry Crozier Apr 11 2018 6:54AM Security
AMD, Microsoft patch 'variant two' Spectre chip flaw

AMD, Microsoft patch 'variant two' Spectre chip flaw

Covers processors dating back to 2011.
Staff Writer Apr 11 2018 6:23AM Security
Chrome update prompts DTA to rethink security certs

Chrome update prompts DTA to rethink security certs

Automates processes.
Justin Hendry Apr 10 2018 4:11PM Strategy
Microsoft must add 'controls' for protected Aussie govt cloud

Microsoft must add 'controls' for protected Aussie govt cloud

To address "residual risks".
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2018 12:10PM Cloud
Hackers leave US flag on screens in Iran cyber attack

Hackers leave US flag on screens in Iran cyber attack

Exploit Cisco router vulnerability.
a Staff Writer Apr 9 2018 6:47AM Security
Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Australia queues to broker offshore data access deal with US

Welcomes recently-passed law.
Ry Crozier Apr 9 2018 6:41AM Cloud
Govt picks WA to host cyber research centre HQ

Govt picks WA to host cyber research centre HQ

Aims to make Australia safer.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2018 10:45AM Security
Intel won't patch Spectre flaw in some older chips

Intel won't patch Spectre flaw in some older chips

As mitigation work wraps up.
Allie Coyne Apr 4 2018 8:52AM Hardware
Microsoft gains ASD protected cloud certification

Microsoft gains ASD protected cloud certification

Becomes first hyperscale provider to do so.
Justin Hendry Apr 3 2018 12:00PM Strategy
Suspected Russian hacker Nikulin extradited to US

Suspected Russian hacker Nikulin extradited to US

Pleads not guilty to LinkedIn hack.
Jan Lopatka and Jonathan Stempel Apr 3 2018 6:26AM Financial Services
Australia's utilities, ports have to detail IT choices to the govt

Australia's utilities, ports have to detail IT choices to the govt

Security scheme passes into law.
Allie Coyne Mar 29 2018 9:14AM Software
Privacy bodies take aim at facial recognition laws

Privacy bodies take aim at facial recognition laws

More checks and balances needed.
Justin Hendry Mar 28 2018 6:20AM Security
How Westpac dealt with its first phishing attack

How Westpac dealt with its first phishing attack

The genesis of industry collaboration.
Allie Coyne Mar 28 2018 6:00AM Security

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