The C-level is becoming more active in cybersecurity
12 October, 2018 by Thomas King, Head of Cyber Security Products, TelstraC-level executives are in a prime position to promote a unified approach to cybersecurity and drive awareness and adoption throughout their organisations.
Review your IT contracts to avoid GDPR pain
18 July, 2018Gartner experts recommend adjusting IT procurement methods to avoid breaches that could lead to GDPR fines and reputational damage.
Shred-it opens Sydney plant
04 July, 2018The plant will allow Shred-it to have an active role in assisting businesses and government agencies comply with stringent data privacy legislation.
US govt quietly passes data monitoring Bill
27 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US government has snuck in new legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to demand access to private information held by US technology companies even when it is stored overseas.
NZ receives new Privacy Bill
26 March, 2018The introduction of a new Privacy Bill in New Zealand has been welcomed by the Privacy Commissioner.
Complete guide to GDPR compliance
31 January, 2018ISACA has released a practical guide to GDPR implementation as the May deadline rapidly approaches.
Intel confirms reboot issue with Spectre fix
22 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIntel's Spectre and Meltdown fixes are causing reboots and a performance hit in some configurations.
Kaspersky banned from US govt systems
14 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyUS government agencies and departments have just 90 days to remove all Kaspersky Lab products from their systems.
It's time to be responsible with data
18 April, 2017 by Joshua Kennedy-WhiteIn response to societal concerns about the security of data, organisations need to embrace the emerging doctrine of 'corporate digital responsibility'.
Web inventor decries fake news, loss of privacy
13 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOn the web's 28th birthday, it's inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has shared his concerns over the trends threatening his vision for the technology, including the loss of privacy and the spread of fake news.
Pilgrim to hold privacy events in Melbourne, Hobart
09 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian Information Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim will host or appear at three privacy-focused seminars in Hobart and Melbourne in March.
Government responds to #censusfail report
28 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has not accepted a recommendation from senators Nick Xenophon and Stirling Griff to make giving a name voluntary while completing the census.
Privacy complaints grew 7.7% in FY16
02 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe OAIC has released statistics indicating renewed public interest in privacy issues and accessing government information via Freedom of Information requests.
The inside threat to your security
14 December, 2016 by Guy Eilon, Senior Director & General Manager, Forcepoint ANZEmployees are your most valuable asset… but they can also be your biggest security risk.
Security spending does not equal maturity: Gartner
12 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations spend an average of 5.6% of their IT budgets on security, but often falsely conflate spending with security maturity and do not have a true understanding of their security spending.
