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Australians want better cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
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Australians want better cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks

The latest research by Palo Alto Networks and Savanta indicates that most Australians need more confidence in Australia's cyber security capabilities.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Dec 2022
Making cyber security and data privacy a big issue for small businesses
Data Privacy

Making cyber security and data privacy a big issue for small businesses

Optus and Telstra cyber attacks highlight the threat to Australian small businesses. Awareness and action must be taken to prevent devastating damage.

By Vijay Sundaram • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight
Firewalls

Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight

Barracuda's Security Awareness Training now aligns with the ACSC's Essential Eight to help Australian businesses combat cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Cisco

Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO

Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians
Australian Government

ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians

Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
ACSC's chief welcomes Sydney's newest Security Operations Centre
Multi-cloud

ACSC's chief welcomes Sydney's newest Security Operations Centre

Sydney's North Shore is now home to one of the country's newest Security Operations Centres (SOCs), which opened in Artarmon this morning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

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Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stories

LOTL cyber attack technique growing in popularity
Malware

LOTL cyber attack technique growing in popularity

'Living off the land' cyberattack techniques are growing in popularity, according to Tony Jarvis, Director of Enterprise Security at Darktrace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion
Ransomware

Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion

BianLian ransomware group shifts focus to data extortion, targeting Australian and US companies and critical infrastructure, warns cybersecurity advisory.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape
Endpoint Detection and Response

How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape

The digital operating environment has made doing business easier, yet this dependence has opened the floodgates for malicious cyberattacks.

By Jason Whyte • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
How leaders can safeguard customer data against today's new threats
Data Protection

How leaders can safeguard customer data against today's new threats

Australian businesses lost over $33 billion to cyber attacks in 2021. The government is considering fines of up to $50 million for data breaches.

By Tom Ascroft • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022
CyberCX aims to help AU businesses achieve Essential 8 compliance
Endpoint Protection

CyberCX aims to help AU businesses achieve Essential 8 compliance

The E8 are a set of priority mitigations recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre as the most effective controls against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2022
Workday completes IRAP and gains FedRAMP authorisation
Data Analytics

Workday completes IRAP and gains FedRAMP authorisation

Workday achieves IRAP Protected level assessment, enabling customers to process data in compliance with Australian government policies.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Olly Stimpson joins us today to discuss the importance of MSP programmes and how MSP partners are experiencing success with CyberArk.

By Jessie Chiang • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Malware

ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Identity and Access Management

Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances

SonicWall and Australia's ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust on securing critical infrastructure
Privileged Access Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust on securing critical infrastructure

In TechDay's second IT Jam with BeyondTrust, we speak to the company's sales engineer Scott Hesford about critical infrastructure and how best to secure it.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Malware

State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
AWS awarded protected level certification by the ACSC
Hyperscale

AWS awarded protected level certification by the ACSC

Amazon Web Services secures ACSC's protected certification, enabling Australian organisations to handle highly sensitive data securely in the AWS APAC region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019