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The business case for an in-house ethical hacker
Cybersecurity

The business case for an in-house ethical hacker

The demand for ethical hackers is rising as cyber-attacks increase. Employing an in-house ethical hacker can save costs and improve security.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware
Malware

The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware

Until recently, most ransomware attacks have been automated affairs. But things are changing, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?

LogRhythm: cybersecurity firm excelling in behaviour analytics and automation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Insider threat report reveals deception in the workforce
Cybersecurity

Insider threat report reveals deception in the workforce

Insider threats are costing businesses up to $2 million per attack, with brand reputation and disruption to operations being major consequences.

By Juan Lugo • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology
Malware

Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology

Distributed workforces are becoming the norm, but implementing a zero trust security model requires understanding and knowledge.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Creating private data regulations for employees
Data Protection

Creating private data regulations for employees

Data breaches are on the rise, with employees being the weakest link. Organisations should establish private data regulations to combat this.

By Reciprocity • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Microsoft is most imitated brand for phishing attacks in Q3
Phishing

Microsoft is most imitated brand for phishing attacks in Q3

Microsoft is the most imitated brand in phishing campaigns, accounting for 19% of all brand phishing attempts in Q3, according to Check Point Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
How cyber-attackers use Microsoft 365 tools to steal data
Cybersecurity

How cyber-attackers use Microsoft 365 tools to steal data

Vectra security research has recently identified how cyber-attackers use Microsoft Office 365 tools against organisations to steal data and take over accounts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Research: Younger cybersecurity pros more fearful of being replaced by AI
Cybersecurity

Research: Younger cybersecurity pros more fearful of being replaced by AI

Young UK cybersecurity pros fear AI replacing their roles, despite 88% of global industry support for automation easing workloads, says Exabeam study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - protecting data with user behaviour analytics
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - protecting data with user behaviour analytics

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams features Forcepoint's sales engineer Matthew Bant, discussing their DLP solution and people-centered cybersecurity strategies.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Zoom to begin rolling out end-to-end encryption
Encryption

Zoom to begin rolling out end-to-end encryption

Zoom begins technical preview of end-to-end encryption for free and paid users, in a move to strengthen security.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Why best-practice threat data management provides confident automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why best-practice threat data management provides confident automation

Understanding an organization's threat landscape requires the right data sources and prioritization for actionable intelligence.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks
Internet of Things

Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks

Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - A glimpse inside a ransomware cell
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - A glimpse inside a ransomware cell

SonicWall's Brook Chelmo shares his eye-opening experience with a ransomware cell in TechDay's latest IT Jam. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Securing SAP to ensure better operational security
Cybersecurity

Securing SAP to ensure better operational security

Australian government warns of growing cybercrime threat; organisations' intellectual property and financial information at risk.

By Cameron Sherrard • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020
Malware

Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020

The pandemic's push for remote work has heightened cyber risks. Companies must enhance network visibility to protect against escalating threats.

By George Tsoukas • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Security expert discusses changing cyber-attacker behaviour
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Security expert discusses changing cyber-attacker behaviour

SonicWall's Brook Chelmo reveals changing cyber-attacker behaviour and best practices for CISOs in new TechDay IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the 'new normal' business world
Malware

Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the 'new normal' business world

The shift to remote working has highlighted the need for secure infrastructure. Zero trust remote work can provide the solution.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

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