$6m stolen in bitcoin hack; TPG drops FTTB - for now; iiNet's shutdown in Perth heat
13 January, 2015Bitstamp has reopened its doors following the theft of about $6m worth of bitcoins; TPG withdraws its FTTB products, citing insufficient time to handle new regulations; and iiNet forced to shut down parts of its Perth data centre on 45°C day.
Security in 2015 - should you be afraid?
12 January, 2015 by Technology Decisions staff | Supplied by: BAE SystemsBAE Systems Applied Intelligence has issued its top five predictions for the digital criminality landscape in 2015, including the trend for companies to actively search out cybercriminals before they can strike.
Seven security trends to watch in 2015
07 January, 2015 by Dr Hugh Thompson | Supplied by: Blue Coat Systems Australia Pty LtdFrom attackers hiding behind encryption, to ransomware developers targetting smaller businesses and unwanted software slowing down your smartphone, the new year will see a host of security and privacy concerns evolve.
Infocrime is putting your business at risk
18 December, 2014 by Craig Searle, Head of Cyber Security, Asia Pacific, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence | Supplied by: BAE SystemsProtecting against the myriad cyber threats is a massive undertaking that is only going to become more complex. Threat intelligence will be a key weapon in that battle.
WatchGuard Firebox M400 and M500 NGFW and UTM appliances
11 December, 2014 | Supplied by: WatchGuard Technologies IncThe WatchGuard Firebox M400 and M500 next-generation firewall and unified threat management appliances have been specifically engineered for mid-size and distributed enterprises.
Six infosec tips I learned from Game of Thrones
09 December, 2014 by Corey Nachreiner* | Supplied by: WatchGuard Technologies IncIn the Game of Thrones universe, the good guys lose as many battles as they win. But we can learn from their mistakes. Follow these six security tips and perhaps you’ll prevail when the digital White Walkers storm your network gates.
Security, IoT, cloud to be top tech trends in 2015
04 December, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith 2014 drawing to a close, experts have weighed in on the expected top technology trends of 2015. Advanced cyberthreats, the IoT, cloud and big data technologies are expected to dominate.
Management and encryption - two peas in a pod
02 December, 2014 by Sven Radavics | Supplied by: Imation ANZ Pty LtdWhen it comes to management and encryption, all too often the security industry is applying old-world thinking to a new-world problem. A different approach is needed, argues Sven Radavics.
Sony Pictures systems shut down in hack attack
27 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA hacker group calling itself #GOP shut down the computer systems of Sony Pictures, claimed to have stolen all the film studio's data and threatened to release it if unspecified demands aren't met.
Identity access management you can bank on
26 November, 2014 | Supplied by: First Point GlobalING DIRECT, one of Australia's largest banks, has successfully rolled out an identity access management system that has dramatically improved turnaround times and efficiency, and decreased risks.
Protect yourself from your printer
25 November, 2014 by George Kharoufeh, Product Marketing Manager, Kyocera Document Solutions | Supplied by: Kyocera Document Solutions AustraliaTaking steps to secure your network and introducing printing protocols will help prevent your multifunctional printer from becoming a gateway to your confidential data.
Healthcare and privacy go together
19 November, 2014 | Supplied by: VaronisMercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland needed a new system to improve data privacy and efficiency while providing a complete audit trail and satisfying compliance with information security standards.
US postal service hit with huge data theft
12 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US postal service has disclosed a major theft of customer and employee data from one of its computer systems in a hacking attack that may have originated from China.
Perimeter defence no longer adequate for security
11 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four security professionals agree that cybersecurity needs have changed in the last year and nearly as many expect needs to change again next year, a survey shows.
Government takes heat for metadata bill
05 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has been criticised for sending mixed signals on whether its proposed metadata retention bill would be used for purposes that include pursuing online pirates.
