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.

MacGibbon joins local cyber security push to challenge multinationals

MacGibbon joins local cyber security push to challenge multinationals

Departed govt cyber tsar and former Optus Business chief unite penetration testers.
Justin Hendry Oct 15 2019 10:54AM Strategy
Your Microsoft Security journey starts here

Your Microsoft Security journey starts here

Enterprise security requires more than perimeter protection. You need a multi-faceted approach that takes into account human and technological issues. The Olikka Security Halo is a first-of-its-kind security framework that helps organisations create such a strategy.
Oct 14 2019 11:38AM
Victorian hospitals slowly restoring systems after cyber attack

Victorian hospitals slowly restoring systems after cyber attack

Some systems still offline.
Justin Hendry Oct 11 2019 1:00PM Security
myGovID goes live on Android OS

myGovID goes live on Android OS

Android 7 or later supported.
Justin Hendry Oct 9 2019 7:09AM Strategy
Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Australia, US negotiate CLOUD Act data swap pact

Providers in either country to be subject to requests.
Justin Hendry Oct 8 2019 12:55PM Security
Exploited Android 0day linked to notorious spyware vendor

Exploited Android 0day linked to notorious spyware vendor

Many popular devices vulnerable.
Juha Saarinen Oct 7 2019 9:27AM Security
TAFE NSW appoints first-ever security chief

TAFE NSW appoints first-ever security chief

Moves to secure data holdings.
Justin Hendry Oct 4 2019 1:04PM Training & Development
LandMark White sabotage suspect refused bail

LandMark White sabotage suspect refused bail

After being charged on a string of offences.
Justin Hendry Oct 3 2019 9:37AM Security
ANU hackers built 'shadow ecosystem' to stay hidden for six weeks

ANU hackers built 'shadow ecosystem' to stay hidden for six weeks

Identity and amount of data exfiltrated still unknown.
Ry Crozier Oct 2 2019 5:13PM Security
Qld govt cyber defences fail ethical hack test

Qld govt cyber defences fail ethical hack test

Sensitive information accessed with relative ease.
Justin Hendry Oct 2 2019 1:01PM Strategy
IT contractor arrested, Sydney DC raided over sabotage, data breaches

IT contractor arrested, Sydney DC raided over sabotage, data breaches

Multiple swoops by Riot Squad, State Crime Command detectives.
Julian Bajkowski Oct 2 2019 10:51AM Security
Victorian hospitals go offline after ransomware attack

Victorian hospitals go offline after ransomware attack

"No suggestion" personal data has been accessed.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2019 11:29AM Security
Scads of Aussie Exim mail servers need patching again

Scads of Aussie Exim mail servers need patching again

"Simple coding error" opens up Exim for remote code execution.
Juha Saarinen Oct 1 2019 11:15AM Security
Flinders Uni builds real-time data system on three-cloud solution

Flinders Uni builds real-time data system on three-cloud solution

Improves security posture.
Matt Johnston Oct 1 2019 10:25AM Strategy
Fraudsters targeting NSW govt IT suppliers

Fraudsters targeting NSW govt IT suppliers

Using fake quotes, purchase orders.
Justin Hendry Sep 30 2019 12:52PM Security
ATO set to launch myGovID on Android devices

ATO set to launch myGovID on Android devices

Coming next month.
Justin Hendry Sep 27 2019 6:57AM Strategy
Cisco upgrades ancient bug from 'High' to 'Critical' status

Cisco upgrades ancient bug from 'High' to 'Critical' status

New attacks found against security appliance bug revealed in March 2018.
Simon Sharwood Sep 27 2019 6:55AM Security
Hackers tried to steal Airbus secrets via contractors

Hackers tried to steal Airbus secrets via contractors

Cyber attacks reportedly mounted using supplier's systems.
Staff Writer Sep 27 2019 6:53AM Security
Facebook wins dismissal of investor lawsuit over privacy breach

Facebook wins dismissal of investor lawsuit over privacy breach

Judge finds company's statements did not amount to deception.
Brendan Pierson Sep 27 2019 6:45AM Security
Chrome update whacks Macs' file systems

Chrome update whacks Macs' file systems

File system damage first blamed on Avid Media Composer.
Juha Saarinen Sep 26 2019 1:21PM Security

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