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.

Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

As Telstra begins piloting its 'cyber safety capability'.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Israel reportedly slashes list of countries that can buy cyber tech

Israel reportedly slashes list of countries that can buy cyber tech

From 102 nations to just 37.
Staff Writer Nov 26 2021 6:45AM Security
WA councils fail to detect simulated cyber attack in audit

WA councils fail to detect simulated cyber attack in audit

Only three out of 15 entities did so in a "timely manner".
Justin Hendry Nov 25 2021 12:39PM Security
Great Southern Bank's CISO heads to Qualys

Great Southern Bank's CISO heads to Qualys

Takes one of four regional CTSO roles.
Kate Weber Nov 25 2021 9:30AM Strategy
Sovereign push for gov cyber hubs ahead of expansion

Sovereign push for gov cyber hubs ahead of expansion

DTA calls for industry input.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2021 12:31PM Strategy
Cyber security startup Arctic Wolf seeks to hire advisors for US IPO

Cyber security startup Arctic Wolf seeks to hire advisors for US IPO

After recently raising funding.
Krystal Hu Nov 23 2021 11:43AM Security
Gov says 'community' expected it to have cyber incident intervention powers

Gov says 'community' expected it to have cyber incident intervention powers

Streamlined bill passes both houses of parliament.
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2021 10:55AM Security
GoDaddy security breach exposes WordPress users' data

GoDaddy security breach exposes WordPress users' data

Up to 1.2 million customers caught up.
Staff Writer Nov 23 2021 3:30AM Security
NSW bans police from accessing QR code check-in data

NSW bans police from accessing QR code check-in data

Covid-19 information privacy bill passes.
Justin Hendry Nov 22 2021 1:39PM Security
Australia's Copyright Agency investigates cyber incident

Australia's Copyright Agency investigates cyber incident

Notifies 37,000-plus members.
Justin Hendry Nov 22 2021 12:55PM Security
Ex-Japan PM Abe calls for Tokyo's cooperation with AUKUS in AI, cyber

Ex-Japan PM Abe calls for Tokyo's cooperation with AUKUS in AI, cyber

As well as in quantum computing.
Kiyoshi Takenaka Nov 22 2021 12:11PM Security
A look at the intimate details Amazon knows about us

A look at the intimate details Amazon knows about us

Profiling leaves those that ask for a copy stunned.
Chris Kirkham and Jeffrey Dastin Nov 22 2021 6:43AM Security
Insurers run from ransomware cover as losses mount

Insurers run from ransomware cover as losses mount

Halve the amount of cyber cover they provide.
Carolyn Cohn Nov 22 2021 6:43AM Security
AGL set to lose its second CISO in 18 months

AGL set to lose its second CISO in 18 months

Begins search for replacement.
Justin Hendry Nov 19 2021 12:42PM Training & Development
US banks ordered to report major cyber incidents within 36 hours

US banks ordered to report major cyber incidents within 36 hours

New rule comes into effect.
Pete Schroeder Nov 19 2021 12:38PM Security
Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Under new pact.
Justin Hendry Nov 19 2021 12:36PM Strategy
Service NSW to bring facial verification to digital channels

Service NSW to bring facial verification to digital channels

And reveals plans for decentralised 'credential vault'.
Justin Hendry Nov 18 2021 1:28PM Strategy

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