SecurityBrief Australia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
Australia

Ponemon Institute Stories - Page 3

Australian Stories

Ponemon Institute stories

Global Stories

Ponemon Institute stories

Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives
Security Information and Event Management

Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives

Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report
Private Cloud

Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report

Cloud data protection requirements continue to drive encryption use, with encryption across both public and private cloud use cases growing over 2018 levels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Migration away from on-prem data centres stalled by security
Storage

Migration away from on-prem data centres stalled by security

Despite the surging cloud adoption that is rife around the world, a new study has revealed there's still a lack of understanding around security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Identity and Access Management

Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Aus organisations need to lock down on data security
Data Protection

Aus organisations need to lock down on data security

As Aussie organisations store more sensitive data on multiple clouds, encryption is increasingly seen as a proactive strategy, yet skills shortages persist.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Firewalls

Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era

AI is emerging as a crucial cybersecurity tool in the IoT era, with 51% of Australian firms recognising its importance, a Ponemon Institute study shows.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report
Accenture

Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
How to effectively address security challenges in a digital healthcare world
Breach Prevention

How to effectively address security challenges in a digital healthcare world

It's important for healthcare firms to maintain organisation-wide security that is both up-to-date and automated, says Wavelink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare
Malware

INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare

​Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Private Cloud

STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds

More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence
Data Analytics

Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018