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AiSP launches ladies in cybersecurity mentorship programme
Association of Information Security Professionals

AiSP launches ladies in cybersecurity mentorship programme

AiSP launches mentorship programme to groom female cybersecurity professionals in Singapore, addressing talent shortage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Business security performance impacting bottom line - Thycotic
Privileged Access Management

Business security performance impacting bottom line - Thycotic

When cybersecurity teams do not meet their targets, it impacts the CEO with longer hours, job insecurity, shareholder pushback, and bonus reductions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays
Christmas

Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays

With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
How user-centred design is reshaping cybersecurity
DevOps

How user-centred design is reshaping cybersecurity

A user-centered design approach starts with users and asking them what they want to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

By Andy Budiman • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Forcepoint increases cloud security presence to cover 128 countries
Endpoint Protection

Forcepoint increases cloud security presence to cover 128 countries

This PoP expansion brings Forcepoint services to virtually anywhere in the world while delivering optimal security and productivity enhancing capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Fortune 500 companies failing to demonstrate cybersecurity commitment - Bitglass
Cloud Access Security Broker

Fortune 500 companies failing to demonstrate cybersecurity commitment - Bitglass

A Bitglass report reveals that 77% of Fortune 500 companies lack transparency in cybersecurity roles, with just 62% having a Chief Information Security Officer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity
Risk & Compliance

Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity

While strengthening your organisation's external defences with the latest tools and technologies makes sound sense, it's only half a battle plan.

By Mark Perry • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Time to include multi-factor authentication in your cybersecurity strategy - WatchGuard
Firewalls

Time to include multi-factor authentication in your cybersecurity strategy - WatchGuard

Enterprises looking to reduce the risk of cyber-compromise or attack need to think about adding multi-factor authentication technology to their arsenal.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Document Management

Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys

The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Security risks of neglecting the workforce experience – Avaya
Avaya

Security risks of neglecting the workforce experience – Avaya

Government departments and enterprises are wasting millions of dollars every year on cybersecurity because they fail to also invest in the user experience.

By Doug Richards • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Deakin Uni scores double win with Exabeam partnership
Data Analytics

Deakin Uni scores double win with Exabeam partnership

Deakin University partners with Exabeam to enhance cybersecurity degree program and strengthen network security using Exabeam's Advanced Analytics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
General staff don't get tech jargon - expert says time to ditch it
Phishing

General staff don't get tech jargon - expert says time to ditch it

There's a serious gap between IT pros and general staff, and this expert says it's on the people in IT to bridge it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Security professionals want to return fire – Venafi
DevOps

Security professionals want to return fire – Venafi

Seventy-two percent of professionals surveyed believe nation-states have the right to 'hack back' cybercriminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks

Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.

By Naveen Zutshi • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity strategy stories

Time to turn the tables on cyber-attackers
Firewalls

Time to turn the tables on cyber-attackers

Australian businesses are adopting deception technology to counter cyber-attacks, mimicking attackers' tricks to safeguard critical systems and customer data.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
How to level up Australia's cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike
IT Automation

How to level up Australia's cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike

The Productivity Bulletin showed that productivity levels in Australia has been declining in key industries since 2013, falling behind global peers.

By Brett Raphael • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Exclusive: VMware's challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity
Virtualisation

Exclusive: VMware's challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity

While it's still critically important to have a strong perimeter, it is widely accepted now that the status quo of security simply doesn't work anymore.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019