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.

More tech companies push back against govt data requests

More tech companies push back against govt data requests

Aussie authorities second largest requesters of user data.
Juha Saarinen May 16 2014 6:22AM Security
NIST launches post-NSA review into crypto guidance

NIST launches post-NSA review into crypto guidance

Updated: Addressing concerns over compromised algorithms.
Juha Saarinen , Brett Winterford May 15 2014 11:12AM Security
An eloquent argument for telco data retention

An eloquent argument for telco data retention

[Blog post] Princeton academic puts forward model for greater accountability.
Brett Winterford May 14 2014 12:38PM Software
Most Australian email servers offer encryption

Most Australian email servers offer encryption

Facebook survey of mail exchangers shows STARTTLS widely deployed.
Juha Saarinen May 14 2014 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Taking security out for a drive

Taking security out for a drive

[Opinion] Security compromised with the turn of a car key.
Juha Saarinen May 13 2014 12:10PM Security
Incoming NSA chief touts transparency, defends surveillance

Incoming NSA chief touts transparency, defends surveillance

First interview since taking on the job.
Joseph Menn , Warren Strobel May 13 2014 11:35AM Security
Security companies in patch/don't patch spat

Security companies in patch/don't patch spat

Seriousness of vulnerabilities debated.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2014 5:04AM Security
US House committee approves bill to end NSA bulk data collection

US House committee approves bill to end NSA bulk data collection

But could it allow more metadata gathering?
Staff Writers May 9 2014 12:39PM Security
Is an opt-out myGov the new Australia Card?

Is an opt-out myGov the new Australia Card?

Information Commissioner prepares for an old debate on new grounds.
Paris Cowan May 9 2014 6:22AM Security
Social engineering on rise as vulnerabilities decline: Microsoft

Social engineering on rise as vulnerabilities decline: Microsoft

Deceptive downloads danger.
Juha Saarinen May 8 2014 5:52AM Security
Former NSA Director applauds Australia's Huawei ban

Former NSA Director applauds Australia's Huawei ban

Claims Snowden has been "manipulated" by Russian intelligence.
Staff Writers May 8 2014 3:45AM Security
Real estate agency loses $50k in social engineering attack

Real estate agency loses $50k in social engineering attack

Malicious link gives access to attackers.
Marcos Colón May 7 2014 12:23PM Security
Bring on the post password era

Bring on the post password era

[Opinion] Password managers could hold the key.
Juha Saarinen May 7 2014 11:27AM Security
US Navy officer facing jail over serious hack

US Navy officer facing jail over serious hack

The insider threat.
Danielle Walker May 7 2014 7:07AM Security
Researchers discover tilt, swipe sensors can track mobile users

Researchers discover tilt, swipe sensors can track mobile users

Functions cannot be blocked.
Tim Ring May 7 2014 6:46AM Security
Dropbox plugs link leak vulnerability

Dropbox plugs link leak vulnerability

Links to shared documents exposed.
Juha Saarinen May 7 2014 4:11AM Security
CommBank, Coles see future in onshore data

CommBank, Coles see future in onshore data

Impact of new privacy rules.
Paris Cowan May 6 2014 1:06PM Security
Target CEO out after credit card breach

Target CEO out after credit card breach

Follows departure of CIO.
Staff Writers May 6 2014 6:12AM Security
Privacy Commissioner to look favourably on voluntary breach notifications

Privacy Commissioner to look favourably on voluntary breach notifications

Fast track into the OAIC's good books.
Paris Cowan May 5 2014 11:47AM Security
'Covert Redirect' vulnerability affects OAuth 2.0, OpenID

'Covert Redirect' vulnerability affects OAuth 2.0, OpenID

Hot on heels of Heartbleed.
Adam Greenberg May 5 2014 6:34AM Security

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