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The promise and peril of the cloud: why a people-centric approach is vital
Cloud Access Security Broker

The promise and peril of the cloud: why a people-centric approach is vital

Two-thirds of Australian CISOs see cloud account compromise as the most significant risk to their organisation in the next year.

By Steve Moros • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
Leveraging a new MSSP/MDR SOC contract to build an intelligence practice
Supply Chain

Leveraging a new MSSP/MDR SOC contract to build an intelligence practice

Few organisations have matured their security operations (SecOps) to the point where they have integrated a complete CTI practice.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Three ways Shark Week mirrors cybersecurity marketing
Breach Prevention

Three ways Shark Week mirrors cybersecurity marketing

Here are three ways that myths are spread by Shark Week and how they are analogous to the myths currently percolating in cybersecurity marketing.

By George Tsoukas • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021
Forcepoint appoints Rees Johnson as new CPO
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint appoints Rees Johnson as new CPO

Forcepoint, the cybersecurity company, has appointed Rees Johnson as its new chief product officer, overseeing its entire product portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice

With this approach, technology services providers can build a robust cybersecurity practice that protects their customers' businesses from cybercriminals.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Securing the hybrid workforce
Malware

Securing the hybrid workforce

It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report
Malware

More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report

The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Protecting organisations with cyber-resilience at the core
Digital Transformation

Protecting organisations with cyber-resilience at the core

As organisations ramp up their digital transformation efforts, there are three key areas that business executives must consider to bolster cybersecurity.

By Amish Prajapati • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Pushing cyber-awareness beyond Australia's C-level
Risk & Compliance

Pushing cyber-awareness beyond Australia's C-level

Now that CEOs across ANZ properly understand cybersecurity and cyber-risks, it's time to get the board of directors up to speed.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency
Malware

'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency

Raccoon Stealer, a malware platform that rents out its services for $75 a week, has upgraded its services, according to a new report from Sophos.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA
Supply Chain

Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA

Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an 'accelerated global expansion' following a surge in customer demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Security Information and Event Management

Why IT needs smarter cloud security

IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Companies must be on the same page to achieve strategic & tactical CTI management
Cybersecurity

Companies must be on the same page to achieve strategic & tactical CTI management

An effective CTI program requires the alignment of people, processes and technology, writes ThreatQuotient APJC regional director Anthony Stitt.

By Anthony Stitt • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
What Is TLS 1.2 — and why should we still care?
Breach Prevention

What Is TLS 1.2 — and why should we still care?

TLS 1.2, the improved version of the Transport Layer Security protocol, is crucial for data security as TLS 1.0 and 1.1 become unsupported.

By George Tsoukas • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Cybersecurity roadblocks: 5 things leaders need to act on now
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity roadblocks: 5 things leaders need to act on now

In 2021, organisations must focus on security as the foundation for safely creating, storing and managing data.

By George Lee • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Beware the top three blind spots that precede cloud data breaches
Cloud Security

Beware the top three blind spots that precede cloud data breaches

The ability to correlate individual events/alerts over time into an attack 'storyline' can help mitigate major cloud security blind spots.

By Yaniv Hoffman • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Multi-cloud

vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Armed with vArmour's solutions, the company says that Microsoft's customers can now gain more visibility over user access to critical applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021

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