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The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing
Manufacturing

The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing

The global economic impact of COVID-19 has changed the Australian manufacturing industry forever, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Ensuring effective public-sector security in an interconnected world
Malware

Ensuring effective public-sector security in an interconnected world

Increasing interconnectedness is causing sweeping changes to the public sector, posing challenges and opportunities for IT security.

By Budd Ilic • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020

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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
How a vantage point sees threats before they impact
Cloud Access Security Broker

How a vantage point sees threats before they impact

80% of data breaches involve compromised passwords, according to Verizon. Organisations must prioritize security measures. #CyberSecurity.

By Kevin Sheu • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Rate of ransomware attacks in Australia well above global average — report
Malware

Rate of ransomware attacks in Australia well above global average — report

Two-thirds of Australian organisations hit by ransomware attacks in past year, with 33% paying ransoms, costs reaching AU$1.25m on average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP on the benefits of Boundless Cybersecurity
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP on the benefits of Boundless Cybersecurity

SonicWall's VP for regional sales in APAC, Debasish Mukherjee, discusses the company's Boundless Cybersecurity solution and the 'cybersecurity business gap'.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Kaspersky unveils two major update to its Transparency Initiative
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky unveils two major update to its Transparency Initiative

Kaspersky opens new Transparency Center in Canada and completes transfer of data processing to Switzerland. #cybersecurity #transparency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up
Artificial Intelligence

Why 2021 will be the year of catch-up

The rapid shift to remote working has accelerated cloud migration but created security gaps for Asia Pacific organisations.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
With cyber-threats continuing to evolve, organisations need to remain in the fight in 2021
Malware

With cyber-threats continuing to evolve, organisations need to remain in the fight in 2021

2020 has shown that basic cybersecurity measures are not enough. In 2021, organizations must adapt and be more proactive in their defense against cyber threats.

By Jonathan Couch • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on all things SASE
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on all things SASE

This is our second IT Jam with both Bitglass and Jonathan Andresen, who is the company's senior director of marketing.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
The ultimate network security audit checklist
Wireless Networks

The ultimate network security audit checklist

Organisations warned to prioritize network security as cybercrime damage is projected to rise. Regular audits can minimize attacks.

By Reciprocity • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
92% of financial services firms increased cybersecurity investment this year
Fintech

92% of financial services firms increased cybersecurity investment this year

The report revealed that 45% of respondents saw an increase in cyber-attacks since the pandemic first emerged.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Nov 2020
Post-COVID-19, every user should be treated as privileged
Privileged Access Management

Post-COVID-19, every user should be treated as privileged

Organisations must adapt their data access and security measures in a world without 'normal', balancing convenience and security.

By Daniel Comarmond • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
The rise of viral threats and network detection and response
AI Security

The rise of viral threats and network detection and response

COVID-19 and escalating cyber-attacks have highlighted the need for early detection and a balanced approach to cyber-threats, says report.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is StorageCraft?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is StorageCraft?

StorageCraft: a cybersecurity company providing data protection and backup solutions - TechDay interviews senior director Florian Malecki.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
SASE: The new wave of securing the enterprise
Cloud Access Security Broker

SASE: The new wave of securing the enterprise

Legacy network security solutions built around on-premises architectures cannot support the evolving demands placed on IT, writes Bitglass CTO Anurag Kahol.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP discusses the importance of endpoint security
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP discusses the importance of endpoint security

SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov returns to discuss the risks of remote working and how to secure distributed networks.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
How to address cyber-threats as a strategic risk
Cybersecurity

How to address cyber-threats as a strategic risk

Cybersecurity should be a priority discussion point for business leaders, as point solutions and incomplete approaches create vulnerabilities.

By Jon McGettigan • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020