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.

Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

PJCIS wants greater oversight, new assurances on use.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 12:53PM Security
OAIC launches investigation into Optus over White Pages data leak

OAIC launches investigation into Optus over White Pages data leak

After details of 50,000 customers published online.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 10:48AM Security
Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

As part of Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2021 6:54AM Security
WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit

WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit

Failings in access management uncovered.
Justin Hendry Aug 5 2021 4:31PM Strategy
How to think about business resiliency and technology

How to think about business resiliency and technology

And why it’s time for ‘extreme automation’, according to Micro Focus’ Matthew Bertram.
Staff Writer Aug 5 2021 1:04PM Digital Nation
Kaseya ransomware attack sets off race to hack service providers

Kaseya ransomware attack sets off race to hack service providers

"This is going to happen again and again."
Joseph Menn Aug 4 2021 12:42PM Security
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security
Zoom reaches $115 million settlement over user privacy, 'Zoombombing'

Zoom reaches $115 million settlement over user privacy, 'Zoombombing'

Will bolster its security practices to settle a lawsuit.
Jonathan Stempel Aug 2 2021 6:40AM Software
NAB finds a new chief security officer

NAB finds a new chief security officer

Following Nicholas McKenzie's departure in April.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2021 12:50PM Financial Services
NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

Forensic analysis now underway to "fully assess risk".
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 10:44AM Security
NZ state broadcaster slammed for stories sourced from ransomware-raided info

NZ state broadcaster slammed for stories sourced from ransomware-raided info

Privacy watchdog says reporting raises quite significant ethical concerns.
Juha Saarinen Jul 30 2021 6:17AM Security
Telstra's Asia Pacific CISO Narelle Devine navigates security at Australia's largest telco

Telstra's Asia Pacific CISO Narelle Devine navigates security at Australia's largest telco

Protecting people and systems.
Jennifer O'Brien Jul 29 2021 12:31PM Strategy
Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect

Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect

Independent testing slates Google's security app.
Juha Saarinen Jul 29 2021 11:15AM Security
US senators urge barring Huawei, ZTE from US$1.9 trillion govt funding measure

US senators urge barring Huawei, ZTE from US$1.9 trillion govt funding measure

Over continued security concerns.
David Shepardson Jul 29 2021 10:49AM Networking
Israel tells France it is taking NSO spyware allegations seriously

Israel tells France it is taking NSO spyware allegations seriously

As defence chiefs meet.
Digital Nation Staff Jul 29 2021 9:49AM Security
White House calls on America's most critical companies to improve cyber defences

White House calls on America's most critical companies to improve cyber defences

Potential regulation is on the horizon.
Christopher Bing and Nandita Bose Jul 29 2021 9:39AM Security
Cyber insurance rates fail to match catastrophe risk, says Chubb CEO

Cyber insurance rates fail to match catastrophe risk, says Chubb CEO

Against backdrop of rising prices.
Staff Writers Jul 29 2021 6:49AM Security
Biden warns cyber attacks could lead to 'a real shooting war'

Biden warns cyber attacks could lead to 'a real shooting war'

Highlighting growing threats posed by Russia and China.
Nandita Bose Jul 28 2021 12:00PM Security
Former eBay employee gets 18 months in prison for 'abominable' cyberstalking campaign

Former eBay employee gets 18 months in prison for 'abominable' cyberstalking campaign

Targeted a couple seen as critical of the e-commerce company.
Nate Raymond Jul 28 2021 6:44AM Security
Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Internal assurance, incentives needed to drive improvements first.
Justin Hendry Jul 27 2021 6:49AM Strategy

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