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Data61 launches foundation to advance critical systems security

Australia's Data61 has established the seL4 Foundation to focus on the development of the seL4 microkernel and related technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2020

Malware

Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud

In securing data in the cloud, companies now face a multi-faceted challenge that features flexible data access from large numbers of users and devices.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

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

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

Encryption

Prevention better than cure, strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

With Bitcoin as payment, the ease of encryption technology and the open access to malware, everything has become simpler for malicious actors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Data Analytics

Thales reveals future strategic direction at media event

Thales has invested more than a billion euros in the last three years across four key digital technologies which it intends to pursue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

Crowdsourcing

Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks

The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) handed out more than S$14,000 in bounties to 17 hackers as part of the Bug Bounty Challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Security Information and Event Management

Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software

Cybersecurity professionals could be wasting as many as 10 hours per week on tasks because of software that isn't fit for the purpose.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Malware

HKPC to Hong Kong businesses: Be prepared for financially-motivated cyber attacks in 2018

According to the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team, there were 6506 security incidents reported last year - a 7% increase since 2017.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018

Endpoint Protection

Hackers speak out: New study turns security stats on their head

The study confirms suspicions that attack methods are becoming ever more unique, with 50% of hackers changing their attack methods for every target.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017

Drones

Counter-drone vendor heads to local shores with ANZ distie deal

Counter-drone security product vendor Department 13 is winging its way to ANZ after signing up a local distribution partner.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016

Firewalls

Are your systems already compromised? Probably.

Fortinet teams up with Splunk to provide better visibility of advanced threats to give enterprises a powerful tool for mitigating risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015

Health Technologies

Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption

A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015

Cybersecurity

New weapon in anti-malware armoury launched

Unitec's Red Alert will provide another layer of defence against cyber criminals, potentially saving money and protecting client data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015

Malware

Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats

As cyber threats mutate faster, WatchGuard's Rob Collins champions behavioural analysis, transforming digital defence against evolving malware.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Cybersecurity

Cloud offers so much, but beware of hidden risks

While customers are taking advantage of the seemingly unlimited computing resources available in the cloud, they should beware of the hidden risks in doing so.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013