datasecurity

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

Data privacy and the protection of data has been evolving since the inception of the internet. With significant volumes of information being shared online, governments and industry bodies have been impelled to formulate and enforce privacy regulations to protect individuals … 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

With most workplaces reliant on digital technology, employees will inevitably leave a digital trace from some of their work-related practices. From the moment that they join, an employee will be digitally connected to your organisation, via a company email address, … 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

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

Are you 100% confident that your current backups will save you when you need them to? Ensuring your data and systems are backed up and recoverable is of the utmost importance. The frequency and speed of backups though will vary … Read More

MFA, or multi-factor authentication (sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA), is a security enhancement that requires the user to provide two pieces of evidence (credentials) when logging in to an account. Credentials fall into these three categories: Something … Read More