This October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. Each year, the Australian Signals Directorate chooses a theme, this year is ‘Be cyber wise – don’t compromise’ to underscore the crucial role of cyber security fundamentals...
7 ways to optimise cyber insurance with good cyber security
It has become difficult to avoid the headlines and conversations about cyber attacks impacting businesses lately. You might be tired of hearing how sophisticated cyber attacks are increasing in prevalence, but this is more than a scaremongering tactic. Across the 2021-22 financial year, the...
Why take a risk-based approach to cyber security?
Threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware continue to increase in sophistication, posing significant business risks. These not only disrupt business operations and compromise sensitive data, but they also have tangible financial and reputational impacts. For example, Medibank’s shares fell by 18% following their...
Antivirus software protection is no longer enough
In this digital age, people are constantly online, and the cyber security landscape is ever evolving. We’re using more devices, apps, and services than ever before, which means there are also more ways for cybercriminals to get into our systems. Antivirus software is no longer...
What is zero trust, and does your business need it?
Today’s interconnected world means that threats can come from anywhere – even from within your own network. As more users log into professional accounts from their personal devices, the risk of sensitive data being exposed grows as well.This is where zero trust comes in:...