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.

Facebook, Google suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests

Facebook, Google suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests

As Signal sees surge in sign-ups.
Katie Paul Jul 8 2020 11:02AM Security
Citrix limits technical info on vulnerabilities and patches after exploits

Citrix limits technical info on vulnerabilities and patches after exploits

Fears reverse engineering.
Juha Saarinen Jul 8 2020 10:55AM Security
North Korean APTs enter Magecart web skimming market

North Korean APTs enter Magecart web skimming market

HIDDEN COBRA attacks e-commerce sites.
Juha Saarinen Jul 7 2020 6:11AM Security
Critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability made public

Critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability made public

Easy, single line remote code execution.
Juha Saarinen Jul 6 2020 6:52AM Security
Govt mulls stricter cyber security accountability for agencies

Govt mulls stricter cyber security accountability for agencies

After years of apathy.
Justin Hendry Jul 3 2020 12:33PM Strategy
UK police arrest hundreds after encryption breakthrough

UK police arrest hundreds after encryption breakthrough

Biggest ever operation.
Michael Holden Jul 3 2020 6:46AM Security
Mandatory Chinese tax app updates to remove backdoor

Mandatory Chinese tax app updates to remove backdoor

Raises concerns about what else it could download and execute.
Juha Saarinen Jul 2 2020 11:31AM Security
Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Victim's details show up on the web.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2020 11:43AM Security
AGL loses its IT security chief

AGL loses its IT security chief

CISO departs after more than two years.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2020 7:01AM Training & Development
NSW govt seeks input on next cyber security strategy

NSW govt seeks input on next cyber security strategy

Calls for industry submissions.
Justin Hendry Jun 30 2020 10:34AM Strategy
Monash Uni infosec staff find gaping security hole in Palo Alto Networks gear

Monash Uni infosec staff find gaping security hole in Palo Alto Networks gear

Authentication bypass could be targeted by foreign adversaries.
Juha Saarinen Jun 30 2020 9:40AM Security
Govt reveals $1.35bn investment in cybersecurity over next decade

Govt reveals $1.35bn investment in cybersecurity over next decade

After surprise hack threat warning a fortnight ago.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2020 6:28AM Security
WA Police CISO named first Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre CEO

WA Police CISO named first Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre CEO

Departs for Adelaide.
Justin Hendry Jun 29 2020 3:53PM Strategy
Card skimming raids plague online stores

Card skimming raids plague online stores

Quick and lucrative.
Juha Saarinen Jun 29 2020 11:44AM Security
Services Australia loses CISO Narelle Devine

Services Australia loses CISO Narelle Devine

Will move to Telstra to fill vacant Asia Pacific CISO role.
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2020 3:21PM Security
Defence searches for its next CISO

Defence searches for its next CISO

Exec role still vacant three months later.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2020 12:09PM Strategy
US accuses Assange of recruiting LulzSec hackers

US accuses Assange of recruiting LulzSec hackers

No further charges laid in expanded second indictment.
Juha Saarinen Jun 25 2020 11:41AM Security
New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

Reduces tracking.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2020 11:10AM Security
Zoom taps former Salesforce executive as CISO

Zoom taps former Salesforce executive as CISO

Following months of focus on security of its platform.
Staff Writer Jun 25 2020 6:51AM Security
NSW govt sets up vulnerability tracking centre in Bathurst

NSW govt sets up vulnerability tracking centre in Bathurst

Will monitor at-risk state government systems.
Ry Crozier Jun 24 2020 12:18PM Security

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