Managing the Human Factor in Cyber Security Risk The rise of cybercrime The cyber security challenges facing our business communities and infrastructure around the globe are increasing. Growing pressure from organised cybercrime syndicates, the speed of technological change and workforce shortages are all compounding cybersecurity risk. Systems automation, hiring at scale, and rapid training are all necessary to keep up…
Findings from the third annual threat report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) In its third annual threat report, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has revealed in November 2022 that cybercrime is continuing to rise in Australia, with households, governments and businesses all under increasing threat of attack. Here are some of the key findings from the report: 76,000…
By Mike Baird The recent cyber security attack on Optus revealing Personal Identifiable Information (PII) will potentially go down as one of the worst attacks witnessed in Australia to date. This is every organisation and CEO’s worst nightmare! I actually feel strong empathy for the board and CEO, of the long journey ahead, pending an investigation and public media backlash…
