Is your business using a biometrics program for security? It’s important to be transparent
There needs to be a balance between looking for signs of malevolent activity and ensuring we are allowed to live our lives free from constant monitoring.
Unlike Uber, Optus may not have actually been ‘hacked’
Not even two weeks have passed since Uber was hacked, and now Optus, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies, has suffered a similar, much more public fate.
Cybersecurity leaders see Zero Trust as the future of IT, but stakeholders aren’t as confident
Zero Trust is an approach that keeps people, information and organisation safe by giving the right people access to the right data and applications and removing unnecessary risks.
CBA, Australia Post, Binance and more assure customers their data is safe after Optus breach
Some Australian businesses are taking the opportunity to remind customers of their own robust security systems in the wake of the Optus hack.
Alleged Optus hacker deletes extortion threat after releasing what it claims are details of 10,000 customers
An account claiming to have hacked Optus has deleted its extortion threat and apologised, not long after releasing a data set it claimed belonged to 10,000 customers.
Melbourne-based regtech startup 6clicks raises $10 million to expand its worldwide customer base
CEO Anthony Stevens says 6clicks' AI capabilities and advanced reporting is changing how organisations manage their governance, risk and compliance framework, obligations and processes.
Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever before. Australia needs an “Iron Dome” to protect small business
A cyber “Iron Dome” should involve a layered cybersecurity approach that encompasses leading edge threat prevention, detection and response technologies coupled with elite security analysts and threat hunters.
Home Affairs Minister calls for cybersecurity migration visas
Clare O'Neill said in a lengthy Twitter thread that a migration program incorporating sponsorship for people with cybersecurity skills is critical.
Why businesses need more than just insurance in their cybersecurity strategy
Businesses that are comfortable with transferring all risk to insurance companies have not considered the consequences of an attack or their networks being compromised by a third party.
ATO: Small business tax, cybersecurity and single-touch payroll top priorities for 2022-23
The ATO has today released its 2022-23 corporate plan to highlight its key focus areas and priorities over the next financial year.
Five simple strategies to maintain complex cloud security
The pandemic saw businesses of all sizes rushing to digitise — but with this rush to the cloud came a lack of preparedness.
Why Amazon’s multibillion-dollar healthcare acquisition could raise data privacy concerns
Why is Amazon — the company that helps you get a cheap home projector, or a toaster — investing in primary healthcare?