Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stories - Page 2
Zimperium launches Australia's first sovereign-hosted MTD capabilities
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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endpoint protection
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smartphones
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edr
Zimperium has launched Australia's first sovereign-hosted mobile threat defence service, enhancing national cybersecurity efforts.
LOTL cyber attack technique growing in popularity
Thu, 25th May 2023
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malware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
'Living off the land' cyberattack techniques are growing in popularity, according to Tony Jarvis, Director of Enterprise Security at Darktrace.
Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion
Thu, 25th May 2023
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ransomware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
BianLian ransomware group shifts focus to data extortion, targeting Australian and US companies and critical infrastructure, warns cybersecurity advisory.
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AUCloud appoints Rafe Berding as Chief Marketing Officer
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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australian government
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brisbane
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digital engagement
Australia's sovereign cloud provider, AUCloud, has appointed Rafe Berding as their new Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for the company's market strategy.
Australians want better cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 27th Dec 2022
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The latest research by Palo Alto Networks and Savanta indicates that most Australians need more confidence in Australia's cyber security capabilities.
How managed detection and response can bolster security in an increased threat landscape
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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edr
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xdr
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mdr
The digital operating environment has made doing business easier, yet this dependence has opened the floodgates for malicious cyberattacks.
How leaders can safeguard customer data against today's new threats
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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data protection
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phishing
Australian businesses lost over $33 billion to cyber attacks in 2021. The government is considering fines of up to $50 million for data breaches.
Making cyber security and data privacy a big issue for small businesses
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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data privacy
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cyber attacks
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optus
Optus and Telstra cyber attacks highlight the threat to Australian small businesses. Awareness and action must be taken to prevent devastating damage.
CyberCX aims to help AU businesses achieve Essential 8 compliance
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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endpoint protection
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cx
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martech
The E8 are a set of priority mitigations recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre as the most effective controls against cyber threats.
Workday completes IRAP and gains FedRAMP authorisation
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Workday achieves IRAP Protected level assessment, enabling customers to process data in compliance with Australian government policies.
Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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firewalls
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it training
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iot
Barracuda's Security Awareness Training now aligns with the ACSC's Essential Eight to help Australian businesses combat cyber threats.
ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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ransomware
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phishing
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malware
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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iam
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sonicwall
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security vulnerabilities
SonicWall and Australia’s ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.
State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.
AWS awarded protected level certification by the ACSC
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
Amazon Web Services secures ACSC's protected certification, enabling Australian organisations to handle highly sensitive data securely in the AWS APAC region.
Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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datacom
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australian government
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cisco
Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.
ASD will not get more powers for mass surveillance on Australians
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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australian government
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acsc
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australian signals directorate
Rumours suggesting that the Australian Signals Directorate may get more powers to spy on Australians are completely unfounded.
ACSC's chief welcomes Sydney's newest Security Operations Centre
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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multi-cloud
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soc
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the missing link
Sydney’s North Shore is now home to one of the country’s newest Security Operations Centres (SOCs), which opened in Artarmon this morning.
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
Cisco ASA appliances at risk of denial of service exploit
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cisco
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exploits
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acsc
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an official alert to those who use Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).