Cybersecurity stories

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

OT cybersecurity specialists, Secolve, and US-based security software specialist, SecurityGate.io, are joining forces in an Australian first partnership ahead of new critical infrastructure legislation.>>

"There is a staggering knowledge gap that leads to an underinvestment in a critical part of full lifecycle, end-to-end security for cloud native applications.">>

Yubico believes in a passwordless future - but what does that mean, and is it really possible?>>

Organisations are becoming increasingly reliant on cloud-based applications for employees who spend more time working remotely, putting more pressure on security.>>

More than half (55%) of Australian employees feel their stress levels are impacting their ability to focus on their job, and are undertaking risky behaviours that expose organisations to cyber threats, according to new research from Forcepoint.>>

Nearly every industry was confronted with the acceleration of high-level cybersecurity breaches, highlighting the potential risk of incomplete security policies and procedures.>>

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

"The window between the disclosing and weaponising of new vulnerabilities is getting very slim.">>

Internet of Things (IoT) search engines present both good solutions and serious risks of weaponised exploits.>>

According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.>>

“As the digital attack surface expands with billions of edges that need to be protected, organisations are struggling to support an array of point security solutions and disparate services.">>

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.>>

Police computer systems have been ill-prepared to cope with a disaster like a major hack. >>

The Signal Sciences agent leverages signal technology to write and push out rules in real time. This, Fastly says, can help to track requests and block attacks.>>

Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.>>

"Every organisation needs to establish security processes and work to ensure they resonate with employees.">>

Cloud-native security company Aqua Security is rolling out its new Aqua Platform with a unified console.>>

Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.>>

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet A/NZ Regional Director, explains why more and more enterprises are adopting XDR (extended detection and response) capabilities to reduce MTTD (mean time to detection) and apply AI techniques to fast-track MTTR (mean time to response).>>

"The proliferation of pirated hacking tools and underground forums are allowing previously low-level actors to pose serious risks to enterprise security.">>

These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.>>

According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.>>

Microsoft is partnering with AustCyber to launch a new cybersecurity traineeship program.>>