Why security leaders are also employee experience specialists
24 August, 2020 by Barry McMahon | Supplied by: GoTo Technologies AUS Pty LtdOrganisations need to develop an identity access management strategy that offers access and security for everyone, while also remaining easy to use.
ICS systems vulnerable to remote exploitation
24 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMore than 70% of the vulnerabilities in the industrial control systems used by critical infrastructure operators can be exploited remotely, research suggests.
Australia's CyberCX launches in NZ
21 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCyberCX has launched in NZ as part of plans to develop a trans-Tasman security company with the scale and capabilities needed to protect homegrown businesses.
Small business grant program to fund cybersecurity research
20 August, 2020A new industry support program has been launched to recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats by developing ambitious capabilities for the ADF.
US tightens export restrictions on Huawei
19 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs the US govt tightens restrictions on exporting US tech to Huawei, the vendor is arguing that the actions against the company risk splintering the internet.
FireEye launches public bug bounty program
19 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFireEye is inviting researchers to register to participate in the new public bug bounty program for its corporate infrastructure.
More Australians falling victim to cybercrimes in lockdown
17 August, 2020Research from NortonLifeLock has found that one in six Australians experienced cybercrime during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Barracuda has tracked over 100K BEC attacks this year
10 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBarracuda Networks researchers have this year identified over 6170 email addresses from legitimate services that have been used in over 100,000 BEC attacks.
Industry groups split over 2020 Cyber Strategy
10 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Computer Society has welcomed the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy, but the Australian Information Security Association is more lukewarm on it.
Govt lifts cybersecurity commitment to $1.67bn
07 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government will introduce more powers for the AFP to fight cybercrime on the dark web as part of a raised $1.67bn cybersecurity funding commitment.
Notifiable data breaches grew 16% in 1H20
04 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingReported data breaches grew 16% year-on-year in the six months ending in June as ransomware attacks took on a chilling new dimension.
Claroty uncovers VPN product vulnerabilities
03 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingClaroty said it has found and reported critical vulnerabilities in three popular VPN products used in industry to provide secure access to IoT devices.
93% of security pros lack the needed tools
31 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMost security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found.
Linux-wide boot process vulnerability revealed
30 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEclypsium has revealed details of a bootloader vulnerability affecting nearly all installations of Linux and a number of Windows devices.
UNSW raises $1.3 million for IoT cybersecurity start-up
29 July, 2020 by Αmy SarcevicThe new company, CyAmast, is based on software developed by Dr Hassan Habibi and his research team at the UNSW School of Engineering and Telecommunications.
