DHS adopting secure cloud requirements
18 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DHS is introducing new accreditation and compliance requirements for third-party software providers under the DTA-developed Secure Cloud Strategy.
Majority of Australian firms lack cloud security
31 May, 2018Two-thirds of Australian organisations are vulnerable to cloud data breaches, according to a new Bitglass report.
A step-by-step guide to cloud adoption and data protection
18 December, 2017Today’s public clouds are complex, and is no longer enough to simply hire a cloud vendor and assume that cloud migration will go smoothly.
Getting security right for the connected enterprise
03 April, 2017Companies need to solve for security across people, things, processes and information, with safeguards at the intersection of the internet and internal networks.
Cloud safety a cause for concern, research shows
15 February, 2017It is increasingly difficult for Australian IT departments to keep the cloud safe, according to a new report.
FirstWave wins $1.14m cloud security contract with Qantas
11 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's FirstWave has secured a 30-month, $1.14m contract to provide security-as-a-service based on Cisco's cloud security services to help protect Qantas's IT operations.
Australians main target of OneDrive malware campaign
28 November, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingForcepoint Security has discovered a new attack campaign involving using compromised Microsoft OneDrive for Business user accounts to spread malware, and Australians are the number one target.
Blackberry Good Secure EMM Suites
27 January, 2016BlackBerry has introduced the Good Secure EMM Suites, a set of mobile security, management, productivity and collaboration offerings for businesses in a user-based subscription model.
Do you trust the cloud?
12 August, 2015 by Phil Rodrigues, Vice President, BT Security, AMEAThe majority of Australia's IT decision-makers view the security of cloud-based services as a major concern, in some instances serving as a barrier to adoption.
Microsoft beefs up cloud security, wins ASD cert
23 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has made moves to bolster the security of its cloud offerings, while its cloud services have been certified for the handling of unclassified government data.
Compliance issues lead cloud security concerns
30 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations worldwide named issues with auditing, compliance and data privacy as their largest cloud security challenges, a survey of Global 2000 companies shows.
Australian businesses lack cloud confidence
29 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree-quarters of Australian businesses are investing in the cloud, even though many still lack confidence in cloud services.
Cloud and the new rules for the IT department
21 August, 2014 by Bob West, Chief Trust Officer, CipherCloudEnterprise data is travelling beyond network boundaries and outside traditional technology controls, which means that data protection must now extend into the cloud.
Cloud, biometrics to change airport experience
29 May, 2014Report identifies case for cloud technology in common use systems for airports of the future, while nearly 80% of Australians support the use of biometric security to verify passenger identities.
A practical path to unified identity across data centre, cloud and mobile
15 January, 2014This white paper looks at a group of unified identity services that could help leverage your existing Active Directory skill sets and processes while enabling productivity and secure access for a dynamic mobile workforce.