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.

Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Home Affairs boss says discussions underway.
Justin Hendry Oct 27 2021 6:14AM Strategy
NSW gov to launch identity theft recovery service

NSW gov to launch identity theft recovery service

Makes it easier for data breach victims to access support.
Justin Hendry Oct 26 2021 12:25PM Strategy
Gov to tackle data handling by online platforms, brokers

Gov to tackle data handling by online platforms, brokers

But plan to let industry draft code criticised.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2021 12:45PM Cloud
Telstra, gov combine funds for $2.1bn purchase of Digicel

Telstra, gov combine funds for $2.1bn purchase of Digicel

Australian government provides over 80 percent of the purchase price.
Ry Crozier Oct 25 2021 10:38AM Telco/ISP
Ransomware gang REvil forced offline in multi-country operation

Ransomware gang REvil forced offline in multi-country operation

Coordinated takedown by US gov, allies.
Joseph Menn and Christopher Bing Oct 22 2021 12:33PM Security
Communicating cyber security in a language the Board understands

Communicating cyber security in a language the Board understands

Learn about talking cyber with Boards, including the nature of cyber risk and the protections being put in place.
Oct 21 2021 5:57PM
Biden administration seeks corporate America's help tracking cyber criminals

Biden administration seeks corporate America's help tracking cyber criminals

"We cannot do this alone."
Sarah N. Lynch Oct 21 2021 6:55AM Security
Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

As ASIO raises 'concerns' about malware injection.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 1:18PM Security
Service NSW deploys secure data transfer app after phishing attack

Service NSW deploys secure data transfer app after phishing attack

Builds solution in-house.
Justin Hendry Oct 19 2021 6:35AM Software
Transport for NSW group CISO to exit

Transport for NSW group CISO to exit

Heading back to the private sector.
Justin Hendry Oct 18 2021 7:00AM Training & Development
Amazon's Twitch says source code exposed in data breach

Amazon's Twitch says source code exposed in data breach

But not login credentials or credit card details.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2021 6:50AM Security
US Treasury puts crypto industry on notice over rising ransomware attacks

US Treasury puts crypto industry on notice over rising ransomware attacks

Payments climb to $795 million in first six months.
Daphne Psaledakis Oct 18 2021 6:45AM Security
Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Tech giants say gov cyber incident intervention powers 'unworkable'

Will create 'troubling global precedent'.
Justin Hendry Oct 15 2021 12:40PM Security
US governor accuses source-code viewing site visitor of hacking

US governor accuses source-code viewing site visitor of hacking

Reporter found social security numbers being leaked.
Juha Saarinen Oct 15 2021 11:56AM Security
Health ministers urged to take action on home quarantine app privacy fears

Health ministers urged to take action on home quarantine app privacy fears

Protections lacking, civil society groups warn.
Justin Hendry Oct 14 2021 5:49PM Security
ACSC offers free protective DNS service to federal, state gov agencies

ACSC offers free protective DNS service to federal, state gov agencies

AUPDNS to automatically block high-risk traffic.
Justin Hendry Oct 14 2021 2:53PM Security
Apple warns of cybercrime risks under draft EU plan

Apple warns of cybercrime risks under draft EU plan

To allow users to install software from outside its App Store.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 14 2021 6:50AM Security
US agency submits initial recommendations on app data security to White House

US agency submits initial recommendations on app data security to White House

Under an executive order signed by President Joe Biden.
David Shepardson Oct 13 2021 12:04PM Security

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