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.

AWS CTO Vogels says data security decisions down to customers

AWS CTO Vogels says data security decisions down to customers

After accusations by US lawmakers the web giant has not done enough to secure its servers.
Jack Stubbs Nov 6 2019 6:31AM Cloud
My Health Record data breaches fall

My Health Record data breaches fall

But complaints skyrocket with opt-out switch.
Justin Hendry Nov 5 2019 1:29PM Strategy
NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

Spontaneous mass migration after 'unofficial' launch.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 10:43AM Software
Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Yet to hit Australia.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2019 7:08AM Security
NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

Looks to rebuild, with some changes.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 7:00AM Training & Development
No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

Official denial.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2019 6:32AM Security
North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

Pyongyang malware spreaders behind WannaCry strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2019 12:08PM Security
WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

Journalists, human rights activists also targeted.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Nov 1 2019 6:40AM Security
Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Understanding and defence against cyber incidents still lacking.
Justin Hendry Oct 31 2019 1:33PM Strategy
Two plead guilty in conspiracy involving Uber, LinkedIn, others

Two plead guilty in conspiracy involving Uber, LinkedIn, others

Using information stolen from AWS.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2019 12:52PM Security
Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Connected to IRA's Prigozhin.
Juha Saarinen Oct 31 2019 6:32AM Security
ANU seeks another ASD historian… on Twitter

ANU seeks another ASD historian… on Twitter

Australian citizens only need apply.
Matt Johnston Oct 30 2019 1:35PM Strategy
Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks

Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks

Against unnamed telco business, shopping centre.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2019 8:33PM Security
Russian "Fancy Bear" hackers prowl sports anti-doping agencies

Russian "Fancy Bear" hackers prowl sports anti-doping agencies

Warming up for Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Juha Saarinen Oct 29 2019 11:01AM Security
Digital ID laws needed before bank, state govt buy-in: DTA

Digital ID laws needed before bank, state govt buy-in: DTA

Decentralised identity model can't progress without.
Justin Hendry Oct 28 2019 12:58PM Financial Services
Govt told to rewrite facial recognition bills

Govt told to rewrite facial recognition bills

Lacking detail and privacy protections.
Justin Hendry Oct 24 2019 1:17PM Strategy
Microsoft boosts bug bounties for sign-on services

Microsoft boosts bug bounties for sign-on services

Faster, simpler, higher awards.
Juha Saarinen Oct 24 2019 6:50AM Security
ACSC pinged by spy watchdog over encryption certification complaint

ACSC pinged by spy watchdog over encryption certification complaint

IGIS offers lessons on "appropriate management of unreasonable conduct".
Julian Bajkowski Oct 23 2019 11:43PM Security
Parliament hack prompted mass govt cyber security uplift

Parliament hack prompted mass govt cyber security uplift

ASD steps in to uplift 25 agencies.
Justin Hendry Oct 23 2019 6:55AM Strategy
Human Services takes aim at infosec compliance battle

Human Services takes aim at infosec compliance battle

More revisions means more risk decisions.
Ry Crozier Oct 23 2019 6:55AM Security

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