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.

US asks federal court to throw out Huawei lawsuit

US asks federal court to throw out Huawei lawsuit

As talks to loosen restrictions set to resume.
Chuck Mikolajczak Jul 5 2019 12:09PM Security
Vault says anti-encryption laws harming its tech exports

Vault says anti-encryption laws harming its tech exports

Laws motivating data exodus.
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2019 12:01PM Security
School chaplain cyberbullying FAQs pulled after iTnews security story

School chaplain cyberbullying FAQs pulled after iTnews security story

eSafety Commissioner's FAQs were 'outdated and published in error'
Simon Sharwood Jul 5 2019 12:00PM Security
Lloyd's of London calls for cyber clarity in insurance

Lloyd's of London calls for cyber clarity in insurance

Wants all policies to state whether cover will be provided.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2019 6:42AM Financial Services
RBA nails cyber posture: ANAO

RBA nails cyber posture: ANAO

Rare accolade from auditor.
Julian Bajkowski Jul 4 2019 11:08PM Financial Services
Australia Post told to improve cyber security practices

Australia Post told to improve cyber security practices

Auditor says risk aren't being managed "effectively".
Justin Hendry Jul 4 2019 10:56PM Security
Agencies face fresh audit blitz after wave of tech wrecks

Agencies face fresh audit blitz after wave of tech wrecks

Spotlight cast on IT, infosec and privacy.
Justin Hendry Jul 3 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Five Eyes hacked 'Russia's Google' Yandex to spy on accounts - sources

Five Eyes hacked 'Russia's Google' Yandex to spy on accounts - sources

Rare type of malware deployed in an attempt to spy on user accounts.
Christopher Bing, Jack Stubbs and Joseph Menn Jun 28 2019 6:52AM Networking
Outgoing NZ Treasury Secretary slammed for 'clumsy' hacker response to budget data leak

Outgoing NZ Treasury Secretary slammed for 'clumsy' hacker response to budget data leak

Budget breach should never have happened under any circumstances.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2019 12:50PM Security
Special Report: Inside the West’s failed fight against China’s ‘Cloud Hopper’ hackers

Special Report: Inside the West’s failed fight against China’s ‘Cloud Hopper’ hackers

Hacked five times, staff at Ericsson started naming response efforts after different wines.
Jack Stubbs, Joseph Menn and Christopher Bing Jun 27 2019 6:55AM Hardware
One in ten Aussie businesses suffered IT breaches last year

One in ten Aussie businesses suffered IT breaches last year

ABS reveals survey findings.
Justin Hendry Jun 26 2019 3:55PM Strategy
AusCERT, AARNet partner for new higher ed cyber initiative

AusCERT, AARNet partner for new higher ed cyber initiative

Launches training and advisory service.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2019 1:11PM Training & Development
Chinese government-sponsored hackers allegedly hit global telcos

Chinese government-sponsored hackers allegedly hit global telcos

Stone Panda burrows into networks to steal information.
Juha Saarinen Jun 26 2019 11:38AM Security
Telstra overhauls cyber response

Telstra overhauls cyber response

Frees up analysts' time to investigate attacks.
Ry Crozier Jun 26 2019 7:13AM Cloud
Australia's largest uni on the hunt for first ever CISO

Australia's largest uni on the hunt for first ever CISO

Monash breaks security chief into own role.
Matt Johnston Jun 26 2019 7:02AM Training & Development
Huawei: 'No doubt' that we will meet German 5G security standards

Huawei: 'No doubt' that we will meet German 5G security standards

Confident it can meet key technical criteria.
Douglas Busvine Jun 25 2019 1:21PM Benchmarking Change
ACT to introduce limited online voting next year

ACT to introduce limited online voting next year

As part of core system refresh.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2019 1:05PM Strategy
NSW opposition reignites push for mandatory data breach laws

NSW opposition reignites push for mandatory data breach laws

Kicks off second attempt to introduce legislation.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2019 12:37PM Strategy
Home Affairs deletes top govt cyber advisor position

Home Affairs deletes top govt cyber advisor position

Role disappears ahead of review.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2019 6:50AM Strategy
Cyber attacks won’t be covered by the Terrorism Insurance Act - yet

Cyber attacks won’t be covered by the Terrorism Insurance Act - yet

Scope for protection under $13.4bn scheme.
Matt Johnston Jun 20 2019 12:20PM Strategy

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