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Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months
Endpoint Protection

Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months

New research by Bitglass reveals 61% of companies faced insider attacks in the past year, with rapid cloud migration and remote work increasing vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

Why COVID-19 should prompt Australian companies to take a more modern approach to endpoint security

Australian organizations are struggling to manage and secure their remote workforce due to a lack of proper IT administration routines. .

By Giridhara Raam • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms
Cybersecurity

In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms

Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.

By Bruce Perry • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats
Breach Prevention

How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats

Rise in personal phone use for work and mobile malware pose increasing risks to organizations, warns report. #cybersecurity.

By George Tsoukas • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question
Phishing

Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question

Many organisations struggle to create an effective threat model, but internal threat intelligence data can provide valuable insights.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Radware issues security alert, warning of global rise of DDoS-for-hire
Distributed Denial of Service

Radware issues security alert, warning of global rise of DDoS-for-hire

Radware has issued a global cybersecurity alert, warning of the continuous growth of the DDoS-for-hire industry.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?

SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Malware

Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority

41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Cybersecurity

A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back

Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
How to keep APIs secure from bot attacks
DevOps

How to keep APIs secure from bot attacks

The widespread adoption of mobile & IoT devices and weak API protection are paving the way for increasing bot attacks, posing serious security risks.

By Yaniv Hoffman • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Securing work-from-anywhere contact centres
Customer Relationship Management

Securing work-from-anywhere contact centres

Contact centres must address data security, control and compliance, and application security as they embrace a future of work from anywhere.

By Darren Rushworth • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Public Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?

Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
How cybersecurity leaders are overcoming the new risk landscape
Malware

How cybersecurity leaders are overcoming the new risk landscape

Millions of VPN users are at risk of data breaches due to an unsecured server, forcing businesses to re-evaluate cybersecurity measures.

By George Atrash • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security
Malware

The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security

Zero trust security offers businesses improved visibility, cost reduction, simplified compliance, cohesive IT resolutions, and seamless digital transformation.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Data Privacy

Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX

APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
2020 saw a surge in malware, ransomware and botnets - report
Malware

2020 saw a surge in malware, ransomware and botnets - report

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to overhaul their defence strategies, according to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns
Malware

Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns

COVID-19 phishing campaigns are exploiting hopes for a vaccine, with email being the primary method of attack, says Check Point research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020
10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Biometrics

10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office

Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020

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