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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Firewalls

Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
Risk & Compliance

Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards

Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Virtualisation

NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence

NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Ransomware

Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services

In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Why unified secure access service edge is the next critical evolution in secure network architecture
Firewalls

Why unified secure access service edge is the next critical evolution in secure network architecture

As cyber threats evolve, experts urge businesses to adopt unified secure access service edge (SASE) to ensure robust security across modern networks.

By Cornelius Mare • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million
Partner Programmes

Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
Unified Communications

Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses

Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight

ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales

As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status
Cybersecurity

Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status

Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
LogicMonitor achieves key security milestone with IRAP certification
Data Protection

LogicMonitor achieves key security milestone with IRAP certification

LogicMonitor has achieved IRAP certification, confirming its compliance with Australian Government security standards and enhancing its offerings for public sector clients.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

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Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stories

Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
Semiconductors

Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift

Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Ransomware

Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges

The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Data Protection

Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud

Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024