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WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks are spiking in Australia
Breach Prevention

WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks are spiking in Australia

According to a new observation by Akamai, Australia has experienced a massive spike in WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Privacy Bureaux, Comodo Cybersecurity form strategic partnership in AU
Partner Programmes

Privacy Bureaux, Comodo Cybersecurity form strategic partnership in AU

The addition of Comodo's privacy and cyber security solutions delivers game changing protection for Privacy Bureaux's mid-market and SME clients.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Mastercard and Openly partners to boost privacy and security
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard and Openly partners to boost privacy and security

Mastercard and Australian company Openly have teamed up to provide organisations a complete view of their supply chain privacy and cyber risk posture.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks
Supply Chain

Government cooperation key to stopping cyber attacks

The majority of respondents from a recent Trellix report believe government-led initiatives can play an important role in protection against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
NFTs set to further immerse Australian Cricket fans
Crypto

NFTs set to further immerse Australian Cricket fans

Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association have signed a deal with Rario and BlockTrust to connect cricket fans globally with NFTs.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Strong multi-factor authentication key to protecting critical infrastructure providers
Malware

Strong multi-factor authentication key to protecting critical infrastructure providers

Yubico warns that critical infrastructure providers in Australia must adopt strong multi-factor authentication to combat rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
IDC quarterly report names Fortinet as top company in Australia
Firewalls

IDC quarterly report names Fortinet as top company in Australia

Fortinet ranked number one for security appliance units shipped in Australia, with a 25.2% market share, according to IDC.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE
Blockchain

Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE

TAFE Queensland has been approved with JobTrainer funding for Australia's first Diploma of Applied Blockchain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year
Malware

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Quantum Computing

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Aus experts face record cyber threats, overwhelming workload
Malware

Aus experts face record cyber threats, overwhelming workload

Organisations are seeking new ways to protect their expanding attack surface and maintain stability, according to Trend Micro.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users
Malware

Avast reveals top 10 malware types troubling Aussie users

Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill
Firewalls

Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill

The proposed measures go too far and need stronger guardrails, otherwise they could adversely affect Australia's critical infrastructure operators.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Monash Health, WKL partner for better patient care
Digital Transformation

Monash Health, WKL partner for better patient care

Monash Health has embraced digital transformation by integrating Wolters Kluwer's (WKL's) clinical decision support solution UpToDate into its workflow.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point
Malware

Top 10 malware impacting Australians - Check Point

Emotet, Formbook and Trickbot have remained the top three malwares affecting Australians in the month of February, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Viatek Technology achieves notable security certifications
Risk & Compliance

Viatek Technology achieves notable security certifications

The certifications confirm the company adheres to the latest Information Security Management System for data, info systems and computer networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women's scholarship program

ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Celebrating achievements of women in the Australian manufacturing industry
EduTech

IWD 2022: Celebrating achievements of women in the Australian manufacturing industry

International women's day marks a celebration for women in the Australian manufacturing industry, as leading professionals encourage more women to join.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market
Cloud Security

Relativity completes IRAP security assessment for Aus market

The assessment supports higher standards for security postures in technology systems used by government agencies in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022