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.

NAB builds portfolio of 1200 APIs

NAB builds portfolio of 1200 APIs

Keeps close tabs on usage after incident at banking rival.
Ry Crozier Sep 9 2020 12:39PM Financial Services
Patch Wednesday fixes 'worst-case scenario' Exchange bug

Patch Wednesday fixes 'worst-case scenario' Exchange bug

Another large set of security updates this month.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2020 11:13AM Security
Dominello says Service NSW data breach victims getting 'hypercare'

Dominello says Service NSW data breach victims getting 'hypercare'

Minister breaks silence.
Justin Hendry Sep 9 2020 6:41AM Security
ACCC to examine competition between Apple and Google app stores

ACCC to examine competition between Apple and Google app stores

Including the sharing of data by apps.
Staff Writer Sep 8 2020 3:12PM Security
China unveils data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

China unveils data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

After US revealed program to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps.
Staff Writer Sep 8 2020 3:12PM Security
'Heads should roll': NSW Labor slams extent of Service NSW hack

'Heads should roll': NSW Labor slams extent of Service NSW hack

After the agency reveals 186,000 citizens' data exposed.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2020 10:05PM Security
Service NSW reveals hackers stole 738GB of data in email compromise

Service NSW reveals hackers stole 738GB of data in email compromise

About 186,000 customers impacted.
Justin Hendry Sep 7 2020 1:04PM Security
ACSC countered 2266 cyber security incidents last year

ACSC countered 2266 cyber security incidents last year

Govt, critical infrastructure worst affected sectors.
Justin Hendry Sep 4 2020 11:54AM Strategy
BitConnect spruiker banned by ASIC

BitConnect spruiker banned by ASIC

Seven year don't do that applied to John Biggaton.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2020 6:40AM Financial Services
SonicWall left users exposed to vulnerable API for 14 days

SonicWall left users exposed to vulnerable API for 14 days

LinkedIn poke at chief executive accelerated fix.
Juha Saarinen Sep 3 2020 2:45PM Security
Govt unveils IoT code of practice to protect devices from hacking

Govt unveils IoT code of practice to protect devices from hacking

But will it lead to change?
Justin Hendry Sep 3 2020 11:51AM Security
Large Australian education data leak traced to third-party service

Large Australian education data leak traced to third-party service

AusCERT rules out government ownership.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:00PM Security
Norway's parliament hit by 'significant' cyber attack

Norway's parliament hit by 'significant' cyber attack

Email accounts also hacked.
Staff Writer Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Security
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Jack Stubbs Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Security
US crackdowns on Huawei prompt chip stockpiling

US crackdowns on Huawei prompt chip stockpiling

As proposed aid to bolster the sector falls short.
Lisa Pauline Mattackal Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Hardware
Services Australia poaches DFAT CIO for CISO

Services Australia poaches DFAT CIO for CISO

After former IT security chief joined Telstra.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:55AM Security
Google lands Telstra cyber security strategist

Google lands Telstra cyber security strategist

First senior security appointment for local cloud business.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2020 6:52AM Training & Development
Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Blames lengthy review process.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:43AM Security
NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

As search for third-party culprit continues.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:16AM Security
Mirvac sets identity strategy and new tech foundations

Mirvac sets identity strategy and new tech foundations

Continues to enable automation through IDaaS platform.
Ry Crozier Sep 1 2020 12:38PM Projects

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