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.

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
Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown

Government plans mandatory reporting, new offences for ransomware crackdown

Outlines legislative reforms under new plan.
Justin Hendry Oct 13 2021 10:54AM Security
Parliament appoints ATO deputy CISO as new cyber chief

Parliament appoints ATO deputy CISO as new cyber chief

Fills top job a year after role was vacated.
Justin Hendry Oct 12 2021 6:55AM Strategy
RBA says major cyber attack against the banks 'almost inevitable'

RBA says major cyber attack against the banks 'almost inevitable'

As incidents worsen year-on-year.
Justin Hendry Oct 11 2021 1:02PM Financial Services
AWS cautions gov against rushing in more cyber security regulations

AWS cautions gov against rushing in more cyber security regulations

Before suite of existing reforms have had the chance to mature.
Justin Hendry Oct 11 2021 6:29AM Security
SolarWinds hackers stole data on US sanctions policy, intelligence probes

SolarWinds hackers stole data on US sanctions policy, intelligence probes

Inferred from search terms, targeted accounts.
Joseph Menn and Christopher Bing Oct 8 2021 7:00AM Security
Amazon's Twitch blames configuration error for data breach

Amazon's Twitch blames configuration error for data breach

May have allowed alleged hacker to leak sensitive information.
Staff Writer Oct 8 2021 6:40AM Security
ACT govt invests $40m in digital services, cyber security and analytics

ACT govt invests $40m in digital services, cyber security and analytics

Continues existing programs as part of Covid-19 recovery.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2021 4:16PM Strategy
AWS, Telstra, L'Oreal Australia line up against cyber security director liability plan

AWS, Telstra, L'Oreal Australia line up against cyber security director liability plan

Govt proposal garners little support.
Ry Crozier Oct 7 2021 12:29PM Security
US to tell critical rail, air companies to report hacks

US to tell critical rail, air companies to report hacks

And to name their cyber chiefs.
Christopher Bing Oct 7 2021 10:47AM Security
Amazon's Twitch hit by data breach

Amazon's Twitch hit by data breach

125GB leaked, including source code.
Staff Writer Oct 7 2021 6:37AM Security
NSW govt looks to extend DMARC to all councils

NSW govt looks to extend DMARC to all councils

Following unfavourable cyber security audits.
Justin Hendry Oct 6 2021 7:07AM Security
Temasek leads funding in cloud security firm Orca Security

Temasek leads funding in cloud security firm Orca Security

Lifts company's valuation to US$1.8 billion.
Staff Writer Oct 6 2021 7:01AM Security
Ukrainian police arrest hacker who allegedly caused $200m damage to global firms

Ukrainian police arrest hacker who allegedly caused $200m damage to global firms

Believed to be ransomware operator.
Staff Writer Oct 5 2021 11:50AM Security
Government unveils digital identity bill

Government unveils digital identity bill

For state govt, private sector expansion.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2021 12:38PM Strategy
China drafts new data measures, defines "core data"

China drafts new data measures, defines "core data"

To bolster new data security law.
Josh Horwitz Oct 1 2021 6:50AM Storage
German IT security watchdog examines Xiaomi smartphone

German IT security watchdog examines Xiaomi smartphone

After built-in censorship allegations were aired in Lithuania.
Staff Writer Sep 30 2021 12:20PM Hardware
Russia arrests top cyber security executive in treason case

Russia arrests top cyber security executive in treason case

Group IB founder.
Tom Balmforth and Anton Zverev Sep 30 2021 12:20PM Security
Govt cyber incident intervention powers likely to be rushed in

Govt cyber incident intervention powers likely to be rushed in

Impacting 'critical infrastructure' industries.
Ry Crozier Sep 30 2021 7:05AM Security

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