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.

British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

US Secret Service advises on defensive strategies.
Dan Kaplan May 28 2012 1:29PM Security
US hospital pays $750,000 in data breach case

US hospital pays $750,000 in data breach case

Hospital lost phone numbers, birth dates, and health care data.
Marcos Colon May 28 2012 1:11PM Security
Privacy reforms to impose $1.1m fines for repeat breaches

Privacy reforms to impose $1.1m fines for repeat breaches

Proposed reforms could mandate patching, security upgrades.
Darren Pauli May 24 2012 3:03PM Security
NT tracks problem drinkers with biometrics

NT tracks problem drinkers with biometrics

Installs system at 14 protective custody watch houses.
Staff Writers May 24 2012 11:51AM Hardware
Perth man faces spam action in NZ

Perth man faces spam action in NZ

Government files High Court case.
Juha Saarinen May 23 2012 12:13PM Security
Perth man faces spam action in NZ

Perth man faces spam action in NZ

Government files High Court case.
Juha Saarinen May 22 2012 2:56PM Security
ABC employee disciplined over Bitcoin exploit

ABC employee disciplined over Bitcoin exploit

Given restricted access but retains job.
James Hutchinson May 21 2012 3:45PM Security
Could an infosec militia support cyber cops?

Could an infosec militia support cyber cops?

AusCERT mulls civilian support for under-resourced police.
Darren Pauli May 21 2012 12:54PM Security
Aussie CREST exams could open by November

Aussie CREST exams could open by November

Exams hosted in Canberra, AusCERT hears.
Darren Pauli May 21 2012 12:49PM Training & Development
ACT Govt offers phone lock-down to schools

ACT Govt offers phone lock-down to schools

Personal data erased.
Darren Pauli May 21 2012 12:14PM Security
AusCERT2012: ACT targets staff jailbreaks

AusCERT2012: ACT targets staff jailbreaks

Personal data nuked.
Darren Pauli May 21 2012 11:30AM Security
Modems at risk in DNSChanger cut-off

Modems at risk in DNSChanger cut-off

AusCERT delegate urges ISPs to bolster user support.
James Hutchinson May 18 2012 12:00PM Security
Kaspersky defends Aussie data retention plan

Kaspersky defends Aussie data retention plan

AusCERT delegate warns against going 'too far'.
James Hutchinson May 18 2012 11:00AM Security
Aussie online banking security costs more than it saves

Aussie online banking security costs more than it saves

Online fraud rates don't always justify the investment.
Brett Winterford May 18 2012 7:00AM Security
Defence contractors stockpile exploits for cyber war

Defence contractors stockpile exploits for cyber war

AusCERT warned of global cyber arms race.
James Hutchinson May 17 2012 7:00AM Security
SAS, Capgemini to combat welfare fraud

SAS, Capgemini to combat welfare fraud

Formalise partnership after project works.
Staff Writers May 14 2012 1:03PM Software
US Defence approves BlackBerry 7 smartphones

US Defence approves BlackBerry 7 smartphones

Six new models win DoD approval.
a Staff Writer May 14 2012 12:35PM Hardware
Defending the CISSP

Defending the CISSP

How relevant are security certifications?
Dan Kaplan May 14 2012 11:00AM Security
Russian citizens targeted in Ustream DDoS

Russian citizens targeted in Ustream DDoS

‘March of Millions’ spills from streets to web.
Liam Tung May 10 2012 3:50AM Networking
Budget extends national ID checks to companies

Budget extends national ID checks to companies

Document verification service gets $7.5 million boost.
Darren Pauli May 9 2012 12:27PM Security

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