cyber security

The advanced nature of cybersecurity means that criminals now have many points of access. These now include previously unthought of items such as children’s toys and even our garbage. Many common items can lead to information or identity theft but … Read More

The need to back up data has been a requirement since the invention of the computer. Data losses can occur for a variety of reasons, including hard drive and system crashes, security breaches and virus infections, and unfortunately most of … Read More

On the 27th of February, the Australian government convened a cybersecurity roundtable to make Australia the most cyber-secure country by 2030. Members from the public service, and intelligence agencies, along with experts from business and industry, were in attendance to … Read More

Vulnerabilities in technology are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. For example, when software companies release an update, it can contain weaknesses in the code, which hackers can use to exploit. Once this is realised the vulnerabilities are addressed with … Read More

At the beginning of each year 1 in 4 people create personal resolutions that they hope to act upon for better self-improvement. This practice can also be useful for organisations as they look to improve their current technological practices. In this article, … Read More

Cybersecurity insurance might be a new concept for some small and medium-sized businesses. It first appeared in the 1990s to provide insurance coverage for larger organisations, and it initially covered areas such as errors made during data processing, and online … Read More

Once user credentials became a necessity for online activity their security, or lack thereof, became a serious concern very shortly after. Up to 81% of online security events occur due to weak or stolen user credentials, and unfortunately employees continue … Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that many workplaces operate. The traditional practice of staff gathering in a centralised location has changed as this became impractical. Other solutions were sought and implemented, including remote online working and hybrid offices. … Read More

How Often Should Employees Be Trained in Cybersecurity Awareness? Cybersecurity is an ongoing issue that needs to be carefully managed. Employees should be made aware of the dangers when undertaking work related tasks online. They should be provided opportunities to … Read More

The theft of user’s login details is at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of cyber-attack. With many businesses and organisations now utilising cloud-based technology, a user’s log in details have become … Read More