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UK Giant Acquires Aussie GRC Company for $105M

CompliSpace has been acquired by UK-listed Ideagen for an upfront cash consideration of AUD$105 million (approximately £57.7 million) plus a…

Cyber Security

Cyber Security | Featured | Information Security | Vulnerabilities | November 19, 2021

Sophos Discovers New Memento Ransomware

Sophos has released details of a new Python ransomware called Memento. The research, “New Ransomware Actor Uses Password Protected Archives…

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ASD Co-Lab-orate with ANU to Foster New Cyber Talent

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Australian National University (ANU) have opened the Co-Lab Honours grant, fusing cutting-edge research with…

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Global Joint Advisory Issues Warning of Iranian Cyber Activity Threat

A joint cybersecurity advisory has been released because of an analytic effort among the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the…

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EDITOR'S DESK

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79% Shortfall of Skilled Workers in Australia Predicted by 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has released the research study Unlocking APAC’s Digital Potential: Changing Digital Skill Needs and Policy Approaches,…

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APP-ACSM | Editor's Desk | Featured | Technology | November 12, 2021

Aussies Still Using Check-In Apps Despite Distrust

Australians are less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following almost two years of using check-in…

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Editor's Desk | Featured | November 2, 2021

Audit Details Poor Cyber Maturity Across NSW Government Agencies

By Staff Writer The Audit Office of New South Wales has found government agencies lack critical cyber maturity capabilities. Audit…

Cyber Security

Cyber Security | Editor's Desk | Events | October 28, 2021

Cybersecurity Start-Ups Dazzle At Cyber Week Pitch Event

By Staff Writer Ten Australian cybersecurity start-ups strutted their stuff on Wednesday in an Australian Cyber Week event that turned…

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Cyber Security Weekly Podcast

Podcast

Podcast | November 9, 2021

Episode 294 – Zero Trust Approach: US$13 Billion Market Opportunity

We speak to Eva-Maria Elya, Senior Director World-Wide Channel Sales with Lookout on the market opportunities for MSPs and MSSPs who choose to partner with Lookout.

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Podcast

Podcast | October 26, 2021

Episode 291 – Global Coalition Builds to Protect Cyber Researchers

Today we’re joined by Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) International Vice President and Zero Day Legislative Project leader, Peter Coroneos.

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Podcast

Podcast | September 30, 2021

Episode 286 – ACSC Annual Cyber Security Threat Report 20-2021 – Industry Sector Review

At the start of 2021 Kylie McDevitt left her role as Technical Director in the Australian Government and with her husband Silvio Cesare, formerly Director of Education at the University of NSW Cyber Security Centre, have transformed a warehouse in Canberra and started a hackerspace called InfoSect.

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APP-ACSM | Featured | Movers & Shakers | Podcast | September 30, 2021

Enterprise Server Spending in Australia to Increase at 6.3% CAGR Over 2020-2025

The total addressable market size of enterprise servers in Australia, in terms of spending opportunity, is poised grow at a…

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Skills & Training

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Skills & Training | Technology | November 11, 2021

Cyber Learning Available for Veterans and Spouses

Allectum, in partnership with the SANS Institute, have announced a Veterans Cyber Academy Scholarship for 2022. Hosted by the SANS…

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Cyber Security | Featured | Skills & Training | November 9, 2021

Cyber Education Crucial for Future Skills Legacy

The NSW Cyber Security Workforce and Skills Development Program is working to shape high school and university students into the…

Skills & Training

Skills & Training | Technology | October 29, 2021

Auldhouse to Become New Zealand’s Leading Cybersecurity Training Provider

Following its acquisition by DDLS, Auldhouse has been named the official New Zealand training partner for (ISC)², EC-Council, Certnexus, ISACA…

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$60m to grow Australia’s cyber security workforce

In a joint statement yesterday by the Minister for Home Affairs the Hon Karen Andrews MP and Minister for Science…

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Governance, Risk & Compliance

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APP-ACSM | Governance, Risk & Compliance | White Papers & Research | November 11, 2021

Warning | Kids Are Not Alright Online

Explicit and disturbing content is being “served up” to children online and the kids themselves are calling on adults in…

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Cyber Security | End-Point Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Vulnerabilities | November 11, 2021

60% Australian Organisations Anticipate Increase in Cyber Crime

A significant majority of Australia’s organisations are concerned about the security risks from organisational complexity and are neglecting supply chain…

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Cyber Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Network Security | Vulnerabilities | November 10, 2021

68% Australian Businesses at Risk of Ransomware Attack

In the last year, there has been a 60 per cent increase in ransomware attacks against Australian businesses. Now, a…

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Governance, Risk & Compliance | October 27, 2021

New Program to Support Next Generation Of Cyber Security Experts

A $14.9 million federal government education initiative has been designed to boost cyber security skills and prepare them for future…

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Hacking & Penetration Testing

Cyber Security

Cyber Security | End-Point Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | November 18, 2021

20 Most Common Passwords Of 2021 in Australia

According to the 2021 research by NordPass, 123456 is the most popular password in Australia. Moreover, it is the top…

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Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | November 5, 2021

Security Breach Warning for All mySA GOV Users

By Staff Writer A cybersecurity warning has been issued to anyone with a mySA GOV account. The South Australian Department for Infrastructure…

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Hacking & Penetration Testing | Vulnerabilities | October 22, 2021

Check Point Reveals Discord Infrastructure Can Be Used for Malicious Intent

Check Point Software has revealed how hackers can potentially spread malware on Discord, a popular communication service used by over…

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Information Security

Cyber Security

Cyber Security | Information Security | Vulnerabilities | November 12, 2021

ACSC Alerts Flags Microsoft Excel & Palo Alto Firewall Vulnerabilities

By Staff Writer The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued two alerts on Thursday, including a critical alert regarding a…

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APP-ACSM | Cyber Security | Information Security | Network Security | November 9, 2021

CPA Audits its Own Cybersecurity Performance

Avertro has been selected by CPA Australia to stay on top of regulatory compliance requirements and protect the Personally Identifiable…

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APP-ACSM | Featured | Information Security | Vulnerabilities | November 4, 2021

Aussies Walk Away from Brands that Don’t Protect Them From Cyber Threats

Over half of Australian consumers (59%) say they would stop spending money with their favourite brand, if they fell victim…

End-Point Security

End-Point Security | Information Security | Network Security | November 2, 2021

Enterprise Security Spending in Australia to Increase At 6.7% CAGR Over 2020-2025

The total addressable market size of IT security in Australia, in terms of enterprise spending, is set to grow at…

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Strategy & Architecture

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers | Strategy & Architecture | Technology | November 19, 2021

New Faces Join Tesserent’s Leadership Team in Time for Roadshow

Tesserent has announced a market update on its operational performance, trading performance and a change in the leadership of the…

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La Trobe University unveils technology investment with partners Cisco and Optus Enterprise

La Trobe University has announced a significant technology investment, partnering with Cisco and Optus Enterprise, to transform its digital infrastructure…

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