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.

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
Critical SAP Sybase ASE bugs allowed full system takeover

Critical SAP Sybase ASE bugs allowed full system takeover

Part of SAP's May Patch Day fixes.
Juha Saarinen Jun 4 2020 10:38AM Security
AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild

AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild

Moves to bolster IT team from July.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2020 1:02PM Strategy
Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Stages online resurgence amid protests.
Joseph Menn Jun 3 2020 12:48PM Security
Queensland to host three cyber innovation hubs

Queensland to host three cyber innovation hubs

Joins AustCyber network in "a big way".
Justin Hendry Jun 2 2020 12:06PM Strategy
DTA wraps up digital ID pilot on myGov

DTA wraps up digital ID pilot on myGov

Takes stock as myGovID identities near 1.3m.
Justin Hendry Jun 2 2020 6:50AM Strategy
Apple patches iOS to address unc0ver jailbreak

Apple patches iOS to address unc0ver jailbreak

Which exploited zero-day in Darwin XNU kernel.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2020 6:27AM Security
Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

Such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer account.
Joseph Menn Jun 1 2020 12:20AM Cloud
Apple account takeover bug nets researcher US$100,000

Apple account takeover bug nets researcher US$100,000

Anyone could Sign in with Apple.
Juha Saarinen May 31 2020 12:12PM Security
Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.
Justin Hendry May 29 2020 1:59PM Strategy

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