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.

Lion warns of beer shortages after cyber attack

Lion warns of beer shortages after cyber attack

'Limited visibility' of stock, breweries offline.
Matt Johnston Jun 12 2020 3:38PM Security
US moots legal scrutiny of commercial spyware

US moots legal scrutiny of commercial spyware

Part of larger intelligence effort to stem overseas cyber threats.
Juha Saarinen Jun 12 2020 12:30PM Security
Now Microsoft bans police use of facial recognition software

Now Microsoft bans police use of facial recognition software

Until US laws introduced to regulate the tech.
Staff Writers Jun 12 2020 6:37AM Security
NAB loses its chief security officer

NAB loses its chief security officer

David Fairman takes a role at security vendor Netskope.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2020 12:50PM Financial Services
'Crosstalk' info leak flaw bridges Intel processor cores

'Crosstalk' info leak flaw bridges Intel processor cores

June release microcode mitigation hurts performance.
Juha Saarinen Jun 11 2020 8:46AM Security
Amazon to block police use of facial recognition for a year

Amazon to block police use of facial recognition for a year

While new laws are brokered.
Staff Writer Jun 11 2020 8:08AM Security
US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight

2015 incident seen as key evidentiary point.
Joseph Menn Jun 11 2020 6:11AM Networking
Fisher & Paykel Appliances struck by Nefilim ransomware

Fisher & Paykel Appliances struck by Nefilim ransomware

Manufacturing and distribution impacted.
Juha Saarinen Jun 10 2020 2:04PM Security
Lion accidentally directs milk orders to Sydney IT security consultancy

Lion accidentally directs milk orders to Sydney IT security consultancy

In cyber attack mop-up mistake.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2020 12:00PM Security
Honda hit by ransomware attack

Honda hit by ransomware attack

Some production disrupted.
Staff Writer Jun 10 2020 6:25AM Security
Drinks maker Lion shuts IT systems after 'cyber incident'

Drinks maker Lion shuts IT systems after 'cyber incident'

Reportedly disrupts manufacturing operations.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2020 3:15PM Security
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Justin Hendry Jun 9 2020 12:56PM Strategy
Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations

Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations

Gives the public a rare look at its technology.
Dan Williams Jun 9 2020 6:41AM Security
Huawei launches UK advertising blitz ahead of security review

Huawei launches UK advertising blitz ahead of security review

Seeks to limit further restrictions on its activities.
Staff Writer Jun 9 2020 6:28AM Networking
Telstra loses its Asia Pacific CISO

Telstra loses its Asia Pacific CISO

Berin Lautenbach one of two recent high-profile infosec departures.
Ry Crozier Jun 5 2020 1:08PM Training & Development
Chinese, Iranian hackers targeted US presidential campaigns, says Google

Chinese, Iranian hackers targeted US presidential campaigns, says Google

Staffer email accounts draw fire.
Christopher Bing Jun 5 2020 12:28PM Security
Services Australia put face matching to work for bushfire relief payments

Services Australia put face matching to work for bushfire relief payments

Biometrics database trialled with hundreds displaced over summer.
Justin Hendry Jun 5 2020 11:50AM Strategy
UK spy chief says no threat to Five Eyes alliance over Huawei

UK spy chief says no threat to Five Eyes alliance over Huawei

Intelligence-sharing ties remain strong.
Staff Writer Jun 5 2020 6:42AM Security
NSW unis taken to task over poor cyber stance

NSW unis taken to task over poor cyber stance

Institutions still without cyber risk policies, audit finds.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2020 3:39PM Strategy
Home Affairs switches on Australia's new biometrics travel platform

Home Affairs switches on Australia's new biometrics travel platform

Unisys checking system goes live.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2020 11:04AM Strategy

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