Automation is a common business tool used to make systems and processes more efficient for various industries, from financial services to manufacturing. Companies can automate tasks such as data entry, customer service, and forecasting, increasing productivity and reducing overheads. The cybersecurity industry is also using automation tools in a bid to increase protection against malicious […]
With the number of Australian businesses using the internet rapidly increasing, so too has the number of data breach incidents, most notably in the financial and healthcare industries. Data breach prevention is essential in the age of the internet. With the number of data breaches constantly increasing each year, companies can’t afford not to invest […]
In today’s era of evolving business models, it is important to look at all the different ways your organisation will be affected. Organisations that believe their current security systems are infallible based on using firewall security may find out to their detriment this is not the case. The rise in cybercrime and the shift to […]
If a business experiences a cyberattack it isn’t prepared for, it can be a very challenging and stressful experience, especially if there are no security experts within the business. This article is an outline of some of the points to be considered should the unthinkable happen. But firstly, let’s break down that term cyberattack as […]
Application whitelisting is one of the ‘Essential Eight’ cyber security mitigation strategies established by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It is one of the most effective mitigation strategies in cyber security. The Essential Eight are a list of eight strategies and the ACSC recommends they be implemented to protect the digital assets of businesses. […]
The rise in supply chain attacks over recent years is a clear sign that organisations need to consider them a serious threat. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity this year predicted a four-fold increase over the next year. These days, endpoint security like stringent password protection, multi-factor authentication and virus scanning, is not enough. Organisation’s […]
Common Cybersecurity Risks Since the inception of the internet, cybersecurity has always been a risk. And it’s not going to go away any time soon. Over time, malicious actors have become smarter, too. Staying ahead of the cybersecurity curve with a pro-active rather than a reactive approach is how businesses can outsmart them. The pandemic […]
Technology is advancing at a rapid rate as are business requirements, software, devices and cloud services. There are updates and new software being released continuously which can be really confusing and a worry for a business that has limited or no in-house IT staff or capability. It can be hard to keep up or know […]
In a semi-post-pandemic world, it is no surprise that most of the issues that businesses are dealing with are still connected to the drastic shift in working models we experienced last year. Although employees and businesses have quickly adapted to a remote working model, there are some key issues of concern surrounding security, privacy, compliance, […]