Aura Information Security stories

A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.

Glen White, former Executive GM of Kordia Solutions, has been promoted to Executive GM - Cyber Security for telecommunications provider Kordia, tasked with fortifying its robust cybersecurity business.

Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.

New research by Kordia reveals over two-thirds of large New Zealand companies report damage from cyber-attacks, with nearly half requiring over a month for resolution.

Kordia appoints Hamish Beaton as GM of Cyber Security Advisory, overseeing a team of skilled consultants providing advisory services to clients.

Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.

On-demand emergency services marketplace AURA has launched a report into South Africa’s high crime rate and what can be done to lower it.

More than half (55%) of New Zealand businesses have fallen victim to ransomware attacks in the last year, according to new research.

New research reveals a divide between employees and IT decision makers on cyber security, with staff not as secure as believed.

One in ten businesses would be willing to pay $50,000-plus to retrieve ransomed data and half aren’t aware of the incoming data privacy laws.

The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.

Over a third of New Zealand businesses faced cyber attacks in the past year, with projections of worse to come, reports Aura Information Security.

Christo Gouws joins Aura as a top security consultant, boosting their cyber defence prowess with his expertise.

Cybersecurity drives growth in businesses, say experts at Sydneysider panel. They highlight the impact on mid-sized firms and urge proactive risk management.

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.

40% of businesses say their employees receive between one and five phishing or ransomware attacks every quarter.

The GCSB CORTEX cyber defence project won at the 2018 iSANZ Awards. The service detects cyber threats for New Zealand's significant organisations.

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.

The survey polled more than 230 IT decision makers in businesses with 20 or more employees across New Zealand.

Around 30% of Australian businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber attacks than global counterparts, with many doubting their ability to prevent breaches.