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Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
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Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.
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AURA launch first Crime Trend Report, aims to gain insight in South Africa

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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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.
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Interview: Aura GM on security implications for enterprise during and post-pandemic

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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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.
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Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator, not a handbrake - experts

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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it management
Cybersecurity drives growth in businesses, say experts at Sydneysider panel. They highlight the impact on mid-sized firms and urge proactive risk management.
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Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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chrome
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firefox
Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.
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Businesses worried but complacent about cyber attacks - Aura Infosec

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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40% of businesses say their employees receive between one and five phishing or ransomware attacks every quarter.
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Aus businesses see themselves as prime targets for cyber attacks

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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Around 30% of Australian businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber attacks than global counterparts, with many doubting their ability to prevent breaches.
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Exclusive: Aura on designing a secure IT infrastructure

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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application security
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Aura's Michael Warnock discusses building secure IT systems from inception to combat the rising threat of cyber attacks, stressing ongoing robust defences.
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Six steps to boosting your security posture this EOFY

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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opinion
By following these six key steps, organisations can better protect themselves and ensure their underlying IT infrastructure is as secure as possible.
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Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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passwords
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What's in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company's most important documents and assets.
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Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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redshield
Lisa Burgess joins Aura Information Security as the new Australian territory sales manager, bringing over a decade of sales and channel partner experience.
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Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia

Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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kordia connect
From supporting Mayday calls to deploying drones, discover ten surprising facts about Kordia, New Zealand's versatile government-owned tech pioneer.
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Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
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Seccom signs on as Aura InfoSec's first RedShield partner

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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mssp
Seccom Global partners with Aura InfoSec to offer RedShield, enhancing Seccom's cybersecurity solutions and expanding access to RedShield in Australia.
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Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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opinion
Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.
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NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware knows no boundaries: That's the lesson coming from the NotPetya attack that, despite starting in Europe, has spread to ANZ.
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Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Kordia hires new marketing manager to drive overall marketing and branding strategies in Australia and New Zealand.
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Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.