Global Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Data Protection

Aus organisations under fire from persistent and sophisticated cyber attacks

Nearly 70% of Australian organizations expect to experience a breach of customer records within the next year, according to a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021

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