IT Risk stories

Research carried out by cyber crime experts FoxTech has revealed that among the worst industries at risk of cybersecurity breaches are computer software development companies.>>

With Replicate & Recover, organisations can protect their business-critical assets against third-party vendor disruption and ensure that they can get back up and running quickly.>>

"Organisations need to shift mindsets, adopt a managed risk, not an IT-based approach. Security operations needs to be data-driven and predictive where continuous threat modelling runs at its core.">>

“Our research has found that remote working is exposing SMEs to additional risk of compromise and some businesses are being forced to leave infrastructure unmonitored.">>

Spoken words form a huge part of the intelligence and evidence captured by an insurer, yet data suggests that globally, as little as 15% of transcripts are digitised.>>

More than 70% of enterprises lack the technology to detect unexpected events that may negatively impact their business, according to a new study.>>

The programme will see Netacea work with providers that are looking to offer a more complete security solution, with the partner acting as referrer while Netacea provides the technology and works directly with the customer to implement the solution. >>

Trend Micro published survey findings revealing 23% of global organisations suffered seven or more attacks infiltrating their networks or systems over the past 12 months.>>

Three tips to locate, secure, and understand dispersed corporate data.>>

Security and risk leaders must focus on balancing risk, trust and opportunity to help maintain the ability of their organisations to function.>>

"Regardless of your scale of operations, it’s best to have a risk management strategy that not only anticipates but also mitigates potential problems that could disrupt your business.">>

Embracing digitisation comes with the promise of better service delivery, more in-depth data analytics, and efficient data handling practices. Sadly though, it also comes with the risk of cybersecurity threats. >>

Digital Trust is playing an increasingly important role in the Australian economy, both in terms of enabling more investment and jobs, and reducing the risk of disruption to businesses around the country. >>

SecOps NZ has acquired risk management specialist Prima Solutions, and as a result has boosted the company’s information security risk and assurance management practice.>>

IoT devices can become attack vectors for hackers to gain access to enterprise networks, and recent Forescout research shows businesses need to be aware of this and put adequate security measures in place.>>

Public and hybrid cloud infrastructure environment is growing in complexity, and lacks automation and a lack of resources to effectively respond to demands.>>

Discussion is likely to focus on cloud security, with IT professionals asking themselves: How did we cope with the threat situation last year?>>

“As organisations around Australia quickly move toward cloud environments, data is no longer tied to enterprise networks. The dispersion of data fragments visibility and control, hereby, opening doors to security vulnerabilities.">>

modern risk management must account for ongoing changes in third-party relationships and mitigate risks in an iterative way — that is, on a continual basis, rather than at specified intervals.">>

“Rather than rely on a pure prevention or pure detection/response model, the most secure organisations will weave in strong prevention and speedy detection/response with integrated risk analytics.”>>

At specific risk are healthcare organisations, manufacturers, energy providers, and any business where building management technology is part of the IT network. >>

Cybersecurity measures aren’t enough to stem the wave of breaches>>

"The survey results also indicate that Windows environments are far from being secure, and improved overall visibility is essential.">>

In the age of complex web-based applications, unmanaged devices and an expanding global user base, it is more difficult to ensure security.>>