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.

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
ASD puts mass surveillance fears down to forgotten history

ASD puts mass surveillance fears down to forgotten history

'Not all Aussies are the good guys'.
Justin Hendry Sep 1 2020 12:16PM Security
Allianz Australia loses its CISO

Allianz Australia loses its CISO

Moves to credit reporting agency Equifax.
Ry Crozier Sep 1 2020 7:05AM Training & Development
NZX website hit by fresh cyber attack

NZX website hit by fresh cyber attack

But keeps trading.
Praveen Menon Aug 31 2020 4:13PM Security
September ushers in halved TLS cert lifespans

September ushers in halved TLS cert lifespans

Browser vendors decided 13 months is long enough.
Juha Saarinen Aug 31 2020 11:45AM Security
Defence explores blockchain to reduce IT supply chain risks

Defence explores blockchain to reduce IT supply chain risks

Tries to secure its supplier ecosystem.
Justin Hendry Aug 31 2020 6:54AM Strategy
US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks

US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks

Allegedly stolen from two virtual exchanges.
Staff Writer Aug 29 2020 11:20AM Security
Tesla's Nevada factory was target of 'serious' cyber attack

Tesla's Nevada factory was target of 'serious' cyber attack

Elon Musk confirms report.
Staff Writer Aug 29 2020 11:20AM Security
Over 54,000 scanned NSW driver's licences found in open cloud storage

Over 54,000 scanned NSW driver's licences found in open cloud storage

TfNSW investigates mystery data leak on AWS S3.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2020 12:56PM Security
New Zealand bourse crashes for fourth day after cyber attacks

New Zealand bourse crashes for fourth day after cyber attacks

Debt market briefly enters trading halt.
Staff Writers Aug 28 2020 12:46PM Security
Victoria Health creates CISO role

Victoria Health creates CISO role

Second IT security chief to sit within the department.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2020 7:00AM Strategy
Ex-Cisco engineer deleted 456 VMs for WebEx Teams after exit

Ex-Cisco engineer deleted 456 VMs for WebEx Teams after exit

Five months after leaving networking vendor.
Staff Writer Aug 27 2020 12:50PM Cloud
Plan your post-COVID security strategy

Plan your post-COVID security strategy

Long-term issues for security managers
Aug 27 2020 11:24AM
Data#3 confirms network-related security 'incident'

Data#3 confirms network-related security 'incident'

After detecting 'suspicious activity' earlier this month.
Ry Crozier Aug 27 2020 10:09AM Security

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