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.

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
Scientists want 'Minority Report' pre-crime face recognition AI stopped

Scientists want 'Minority Report' pre-crime face recognition AI stopped

Threatens producing a "tech to prison pipeline".
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2020 11:44AM Security
ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

Three million Aussies in the crosshairs.
Justin Hendry Jun 23 2020 1:36PM Security
New taskforce to push cyber security standards

New taskforce to push cyber security standards

Experts come together to harmonise code.
Justin Hendry Jun 22 2020 5:43PM Strategy
7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

Says technology is 'not used for any other purpose'.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 2:28PM Hardware
ACT govt urged to improve data security after shocker audit

ACT govt urged to improve data security after shocker audit

Agencies lacking understanding, awareness.
Justin Hendry Jun 22 2020 1:54PM Strategy
Govt to set infosec standards industry-by-industry: report

Govt to set infosec standards industry-by-industry: report

Widens long-running focus on regulating critical infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 1:41PM Security
UK telcos told to stockpile Huawei gear

UK telcos told to stockpile Huawei gear

In face of US sanctions.
Jack Stubbs and Kate Holton Jun 22 2020 6:40AM Networking
US says no to direct Chinese cable connection to Hong Kong

US says no to direct Chinese cable connection to Hong Kong

National security concerns raised.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2020 12:29PM Security
PM warns of rise in cyber attacks ahead of new strategy

PM warns of rise in cyber attacks ahead of new strategy

Blames recent activity on sophisticated state-based actor.
Justin Hendry Jun 19 2020 12:15PM Strategy

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