Security > Data loss prevention

Data trust in decline amid COVID-19 pandemic

15 November, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Trust in major institutions to maintain data privacy is falling amid the pandemic, but most Australians are still complying with check-in requirements.


Report: Aussies practising risky behaviour around data protection

21 October, 2021

A report released by Bitdefender has revealed that the majority of online consumers practice risky behaviour for data protection and device management.


Manufacturers leaving sensitive data at risk

23 September, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The manufacturing sector is failing to limit employees' access to sensitive company data, with employees on average able to access one in five files.


Aussie businesses falling short when meeting data privacy expectations

20 August, 2021

Australian businesses are failing to keep up with the data privacy expectations of their customers when digitising their offerings, according to a study by SAP.


Mobile phones the focal point of cybersecurity for 90% of CISOs

17 June, 2021

A survey has revealed that the emergence of remote work has shifted CISO priorities from network security threats to mitigating mobile security risks.


The key to successful digital transformation: automated security

01 June, 2021 by Avesta Hojjati*

As more businesses switch to digital transformation, automating security management can help protect customers and corporate data while increasing business agility.


The impact of open security standards on user experience

10 May, 2021 by Alex Wilson*

User authentication is a critical security action for all organisations providing access to data and services in the modern world.


Shattering the five barriers to database security

22 April, 2021 by Reinhart Hansen, Director of Technology – Imperva CTO Office

IT leaders looking to improve their database security can encounter many barriers; here, Imperva details how to overcome five internal barriers.


Australian employees sharing sensitive data over IM

25 March, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The rapid changes to working brought on by COVID-19 have resulted in a surge in employees sharing sensitive business data over collaboration tools.


Using multi-factor authentication to boost cybersecurity

03 March, 2021

Using multi-factor authentication to strengthen proof-of-identity protections can prevent cybercriminals from accessing private online information and accounts.


Study reveals three non-negotiables for Aussie online shoppers

26 February, 2021

A report from SOTI has found that 83% of Australian consumers would 'blacklist' an online retailer if they have had a bad shopping experience.


Project to bolster agriculture sector against cyber threats

24 February, 2021

AgriFutures Australia and BDO Australia have commenced a project to explore cyber threats to the agriculture sector's business data and production systems.


New privacy data legislation comes into effect in NZ

01 December, 2020

The Privacy Act 2020 is now in effect in New Zealand, with changes that will affect businesses and organisations that operate in NZ, physically or virtually.


NZ adopts new privacy principle to protect personal information

29 October, 2020

New Zealand has added a new privacy principle to the Privacy Act 2020, which adds new controls on the disclosure of personal information to overseas organisations.


Australian Cyber Week 2020 kicks off

27 October, 2020

Australian Cyber Week 2020 has commenced, kicking off a series of events that will showcase the capabilities of the Australian cybersecurity sector.


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