Report stories - Page 32

Companies struggling with hybrid IT and zero trust controls – Pulse Secure
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises grapple with hybrid IT access and Zero Trust controls, facing increased cloud dependence and security vulnerabilities, reports Pulse Secure.

Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).

ESET researchers break down latest arsenal of the infamous Sednit group
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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report
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eset
ESET researchers unveil Sednit's enhanced Zebrocy backdoor, capable of executing 30+ commands; phishing tactics highlight group's evolving methods.

Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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iot security
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iot
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risk & compliance
Healthcare organisations face significant security challenges due to diverse and complex IT environments, reveals Forescout's extensive study.

DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs
Thu, 16th May 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.

How digital transformation will increase revenue for the Australian construction industry
Wed, 15th May 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Procore Technologies and ACA Research have released a report on technology usage and skills in the Australian construction industry.

NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed
Tue, 14th May 2019
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mfa
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

Risk readiness at an all-time low as Australian businesses face increasing market volatility
Mon, 13th May 2019
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risk & compliance
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digitisation
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report
Global economic slowdown and volatile market conditions have led to the lowest levels of global risk readiness in 12 years, says Aon's biennial survey.

Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks
Mon, 13th May 2019
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open source
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unisys
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financial institutions
The report studied attitudes of banking customers in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Taiwan.

One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA
Fri, 10th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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skills gap
A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.

Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Failure to prioritise cybersecurity is stalling digital transformation efforts in Asia-Pacific, reveals a study by Forcepoint and Frost and Sullivan.

Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G
Thu, 9th May 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.

Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.

61% of IT professionals have experienced serious data breach - McAfee
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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casb
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dlp
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breach prevention
A new McAfee report reveals 61% of IT professionals have faced serious data breaches in their current jobs, highlighting persistent cybersecurity challenges.

Email attacks targeting financial services up 60% - Proofpoint
Wed, 1st May 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
These attacks are socially engineered to target specific people within financial services organisations who can execute requests on the attacker’s behalf.

Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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report
Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.

Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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patching
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.

Organisations not testing incident response plans – IBM Security
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ibm
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ibm security
A global IBM Security study reveals that 77% of organisations lack consistently applied cybersecurity incident response plans, risking higher breach costs.

65% of manufacturers run outdated operating systems – Trend Micro
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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report
The report highlights the unique triple threat facing manufacturing, including the risks associated with IT, OT and IP.

What is blockchain good for?
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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blockchain
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report
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banking
ACS and Data61's new report, Blockchain 2030, explores future blockchain adoption in Australia, addressing both its potential and current challenges.