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CSO Group signs 4-year, $7m deal with NSW Government department
Chief Information Security Officer

CSO Group signs 4-year, $7m deal with NSW Government department

CSO Group secures $7m deal with NSW DCJ for fully managed security monitoring service, delivered via a sovereign architecture powered by Macquarie Government.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
CSO Group scores AU$16m deal with NSW Government
Breach Prevention

CSO Group scores AU$16m deal with NSW Government

CSO Group has secured a four-year, AU$16 million deal with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice for cybersecurity capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020
Marketing Technologies

The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020

Australia's technology sector is thriving despite the recession, offering job seekers lucrative opportunities in four key IT roles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020

Global Stories

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stories

CEOs, CISOs doubling down on cloud-based cybersecurity
Cloud Access Security Broker

CEOs, CISOs doubling down on cloud-based cybersecurity

Enterprise leaders have rapidly shifted their investment to cloud-based cybersecurity approaches, according to new research by Forcepoint and WSJ Intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security
DevOps

Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security

Cloud-native architectures are disrupting traditional application security, with 89% of CISOs reporting blind spots, according to a new study by Dynatrace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production
DevOps

71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production

Research from Dynatrace found 71% of CISOs say they're not confident code is free of vulnerabilities before going into live production.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Three ways to prioritise cybersecurity for maximum protection
Firewalls

Three ways to prioritise cybersecurity for maximum protection

CISOs should implement this three-pronged approach to prioritising cybersecurity concerns, writes Fortinet regional director for ANZ Jon McGettigan.

By Regional Director for ANZ • 3 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds
Cybersecurity

CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds

Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions
Cybersecurity

CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions

CISOs seek thought leaders when making cybersecurity buying decisions with 74% willing to pay a premium, says Code Red report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds

CEOs and CISOs are prioritizing cybersecurity and converged approaches, reshaping the business landscape, according to a WSJ Intelligence and Forcepoint Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
CISOs facing rising security debts
Cybersecurity

CISOs facing rising security debts

CISOs are facing a rising security debt to protect against increasing cyber attacks, according to a report by F-Secure.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2021
Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021
Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021

Top trends in security and risk management include cybersecurity mesh, identity-first security, and remote work support, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills
Cybersecurity

CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills

There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Five big security questions facing CISOs
Virtual Private Networks

Five big security questions facing CISOs

CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

By Jonathan Andresen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021
SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021
New project development inhibited by cybersecurity, Kaspersky research states
Cybersecurity

New project development inhibited by cybersecurity, Kaspersky research states

New research shows that 95% of enterprises admit their technology innovations fail before launch, and having a CISO can aid in the success of the project.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Report reveals relationship between boardroom and cybersecurity investments
Risk & Compliance

Report reveals relationship between boardroom and cybersecurity investments

Two-thirds of Australian organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets following incidents or compliance fears, says a Thycotic study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020