IT Professionals in ASEAN Confronting Rising Cyber Security Risks

IT Professionals in ASEAN Confronting Rising Cyber Security Risks

In July 2023, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations officially opened a joint cyber security information sharing and research centre, or Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence, in a bid to increase the region’s shared cyber threat defences. The centre is a response to a changing threat landscape. At the opening of the ACICE, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said Singapore alone experienced a 174% increase in phishing attempts between 2021 and 2022, while Southeast Asia…

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Australian SMBs Feel the Cyber Security Heat: Here’s What IT Pros Can Do to Help

Australian SMBs Feel the Cyber Security Heat: Here’s What IT Pros Can Do to Help

60% of Australian small businesses don’t survive a cyber breach. What can the overworked IT pros in small businesses do with limited budgets against the cyber crime wave? The internet is a difficult space for Australian small and midsize businesses at the moment. Not only does the rate of innovation challenge them to adopt disruptive new technologies with minimal resources, but they also have to contend with the same cyber threats as all other businesses….

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Australian Nonprofit Cyber Security Is So Poor It Might Be Affecting Donations

Australian Nonprofit Cyber Security Is So Poor It Might Be Affecting Donations

Image: Adobe/immimagery The not-for-profit sector is one of Australia’s biggest employers and revenue sources. 1.4 million people work in the not-for-profit sector in Australia, and another 3.2 million people volunteer. The overall revenue of the sector is $190 billion, and that money goes directly into supporting critical causes across the country. Unfortunately, according to new research by Infoxchange, the sector is ill-equipped to handle the security requirements of modern IT environments, and that is not…

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How CBA Is Managing Cyber Security in an Age of ‘Infinite Signals’

How CBA Is Managing Cyber Security in an Age of ‘Infinite Signals’

Commonwealth Bank of Australia cyber defence operations leader Andrew Pade is building an AI legacy that will protect customers from cyber attacks and security professionals from career burnout. Image: Timon/Adobe Stock Andrew Pade took on the role of general manager of cyber defence operations and security integration at CBA just over three years ago. Yet in that time, according to Pade, the number of signals coming into its cyber practice has grown from 80 million…

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Fighting the dark side of generative AI

Fighting the dark side of generative AI

Fighting the dark side of generative AI | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

The success of Australia’s six-shield cybersecurity strategy could depend on how well the nation manages the vast pools of data that will underpin the identification and mitigation of cyberthreats. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil recently revealed details of Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023–2030. Designed to protect Australia in a fast-moving threat environment, the strategy would rely on building six cyber shields around the Australian nation. Jessie Jamieson, staff research engineer for decision science operations…

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Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

Image: ImageFlow/Adobe Stock Fear and the more technical aspects of cybersecurity are still stopping Australian CEOs from engaging more deeply with cybersecurity risks, despite a string of high-profile cyberattacks that have hit Australian brands, including Optus and Medibank and millions of their customers. New research from consulting firm Accenture found that only one in five (19%) of Australian CEOs are currently dedicating board meetings to discussing cybersecurity issues, while 34% think cybersecurity isn’t a strategic…

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New $5 Billion Investment in Australia

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New  Billion Investment in Australia

Microsoft plans to more than double its cloud computing capacity in Australia over the next two years and expand its support for critical national cyber security and technology skills priorities. Fast-growing demand for cloud computing services across Australia has seen Microsoft announce the injection of AU $5 billion (US $3.2 billion) into the market, in a move it says will support Australia’s ability to seize the economic and productivity advantages of artificial intelligence. Flanked by…

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3 rising AI trends CISOs must prepare for

3 rising AI trends CISOs must prepare for

3 rising AI trends CISOs must prepare for | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top

Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top

Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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