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.

Huawei sues US government over federal business ban

Huawei sues US government over federal business ban

Last resort for NDAA repeal.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2019 2:13PM Security
Bad actors try bespoke lies to avoid misinformation detection

Bad actors try bespoke lies to avoid misinformation detection

NSA, Facebook and Twitter lament weaponisation of the internet.
Ry Crozier Mar 7 2019 12:40PM Security
Britain's Hunt promises 'doctrine of deterrence' against cyberattacks on democracy

Britain's Hunt promises 'doctrine of deterrence' against cyberattacks on democracy

Economic and diplomatic counter-measures.
Staff Writer Mar 7 2019 11:58AM Networking
Google says Chrome on Windows combo zero-day exploited in the wild

Google says Chrome on Windows combo zero-day exploited in the wild

Full details of Chrome bug not yet revealed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 7 2019 11:44AM Security
Australia's anti-encryption laws ridiculed on world stage

Australia's anti-encryption laws ridiculed on world stage

'Not going to end well for anyone'.
Ry Crozier Mar 6 2019 3:47PM Security
Patch now against exploited ColdFusion zero-day

Patch now against exploited ColdFusion zero-day

Lets attackers run arbitrary code.
Juha Saarinen Mar 5 2019 10:10AM Security
China accuses Canadian, Huawei to sue as spat escalates

China accuses Canadian, Huawei to sue as spat escalates

Fights US defence bill.
Staff Writer Mar 5 2019 9:05AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft starts selling extended support for Windows Server 2008

Microsoft starts selling extended support for Windows Server 2008

It’s not cheap and Microsoft wants a year of fees up front.
Simon Sharwood Mar 4 2019 12:46PM Financial Services
Huawei CFO sues Canada over December arrest

Huawei CFO sues Canada over December arrest

Alleges violation of constitutional rights.
Staff Writers Mar 4 2019 12:45PM Security
Quadriga crypto currency exchange cold wallets found empty

Quadriga crypto currency exchange cold wallets found empty

Plot thickens as EY find no funds.
Juha Saarinen Mar 3 2019 11:32PM Security
ThoughtWorks raises anti-encryption compo as distrust swirls

ThoughtWorks raises anti-encryption compo as distrust swirls

Who shoulders full potential financial burden of the laws?
Ry Crozier Feb 28 2019 11:42AM Security
Thunderbolt vulnerabilities leave computers wide open

Thunderbolt vulnerabilities leave computers wide open

Careful what you plug into that USB-C connector.
Juha Saarinen Feb 27 2019 9:45AM Security
ASD upgrades Essential Eight cyber rules

ASD upgrades Essential Eight cyber rules

Govt cyber mitigation maturity model augmented as patch priorities shifted.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2019 11:29AM Security
FastMail loses customers, faces calls to move over anti-encryption laws

FastMail loses customers, faces calls to move over anti-encryption laws

Australia no longer 'respects right to privacy'.
Ry Crozier Feb 25 2019 1:53PM Security
AFP copping cyber skills shortage hard warns chief

AFP copping cyber skills shortage hard warns chief

Specialists hard to find, harder to retain.
Justin Hendry Feb 25 2019 7:09AM Training & Development
Use DNS security extensions to foil ongoing attacks: ICANN

Use DNS security extensions to foil ongoing attacks: ICANN

DNSSEC deployment remains low despite clear and present danger.
Juha Saarinen Feb 23 2019 11:55AM Security
Sydney Airport to establish cyber security centre

Sydney Airport to establish cyber security centre

Lifts defences to reduce threats.
Justin Hendry Feb 22 2019 7:07AM Security
Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

AEC chief reiterates need for IT rebuild.
Justin Hendry Feb 21 2019 12:16PM Strategy
Apple makes 2FA mandatory for boss developers

Apple makes 2FA mandatory for boss developers

Better late than never, and you’ve got a week to make this happen.
Simon Sharwood Feb 21 2019 12:12PM Security
Toyota Australia hit by cyber attack

Toyota Australia hit by cyber attack

Takes down email and other systems.
Ry Crozier Feb 21 2019 9:32AM Security

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