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Why ASD's new authentication guidance demands a closer look at passkeys
Multi-factor authentication

Why ASD's new authentication guidance demands a closer look at passkeys

Phishing-resistant logins are now a baseline expectation, but Australian organisations still need to decide whether synced or hardware-bound passkeys fit the risk.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Yesterday
AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics
Risk & Compliance

AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics

Rising attack volumes are exposing firms that still have unpatched systems, poor visibility and unnecessary internet connections, the industry body said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
ARM Hub urges AI checks to bolster factory cyber security
Robotics

ARM Hub urges AI checks to bolster factory cyber security

Australian manufacturers could uncover hidden cyber risks in ageing systems by treating AI-readiness reviews as part of routine security checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms let AI act with limited oversight
Robotics

Australian firms let AI act with limited oversight

Most Australian businesses now let AI make and carry out decisions once reserved for people, yet only 55% can audit every action it takes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Verkada gains Australian IRAP approval for protected data
Encryption

Verkada gains Australian IRAP approval for protected data

Australian agencies and critical infrastructure operators can now consider Verkada's cloud security platform for protected data after an IRAP assessment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
SentinelOne adds Anthropic Claude Mythos to cyber defence service
Artificial Intelligence

SentinelOne adds Anthropic Claude Mythos to cyber defence service

Security teams facing AI-driven attack surges may get quicker triage, as SentinelOne widens its service with Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5.1.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Sectigo warns of quantum shift in PKI & certificates
Quantum Computing

Sectigo warns of quantum shift in PKI & certificates

Most IT and security leaders now expect public key infrastructure to change sharply as organisations prepare for post-quantum cryptography.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
The identity gap putting Australia's healthcare data at risk
Data Protection

The identity gap putting Australia's healthcare data at risk

Recent breaches show healthcare providers could leave former staff with lingering access to patient records, even after credentials are meant to be revoked.

By Sami Toivonen • 5 min read • Last month
Cyber's failure of imagination relates to the cost of waiting
Firewalls

Cyber's failure of imagination relates to the cost of waiting

Australian organisations are paying millions more when breaches linger, making delayed cyber investment a boardroom problem rather than a technical one.

By Illka Gobius • 5 min read • Last month
Passkeys offer greater security as AI lowers phishing barrier
Multi-factor authentication

Passkeys offer greater security as AI lowers phishing barrier

AI-generated phishing is making employee vigilance less reliable, pushing organisations towards passkeys and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era
Firewalls

Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era

As AI-driven attacks grow more automated, the book urges organisations to use Zero Trust and segmentation to limit breach damage.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform
Hybrid Cloud

Entrust adds CBOM tools to Cryptographic Security Platform

The update gives security teams a clearer way to map keys, certificates and secrets as regulators push harder on software component visibility.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks

With cyber incidents rising, the service aims to help stretched security teams identify exposed systems and decide what to fix first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills
Cybersecurity

ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills

More than 100 students are tackling real-world scam and fraud scenarios as Queensland faces the highest share of Australia's cybercrime reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time
Firewalls

Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time

Shared hosting in the US has made Prince of Persia's command-and-control traffic harder for defenders to spot as the group adapts its methods.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite
Ransomware

Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite

Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud

Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australia & New Zealand urged to act on cyber risks
Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand urged to act on cyber risks

Smaller firms across Australia and New Zealand face rising cyber losses as vendors warn that AI, cloud sprawl and quantum risks are widening exposure.

By Raphael Veloso • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2026