Understanding the causes and cures for burnout in cybersecurity

The cyber industry in Australia is plagued by a burnout epidemic. Pressure-cooker work environments coupled with unrelenting demands lead to high turnover, lowered job satisfaction, and health issues, both physical and mental.

Don’t risk it all: How to elevate your cybersecurity risk score in 4 steps

Cybersecurity risk scores are becoming an increasingly important part of every comprehensive security plan as organisations realise how cyber affects their bottom line.

Reporting cybersecurity to non-cyber executives: a CISOs guide

Boards and executives have a major role to play in an organisation’s cybersecurity posture, and it falls on the CISO to effectively communicate cyber outcomes, risks and opportunities to them. The key lies in framing the discussion in terms of the organisation’s strategic business goals and risk management strategy.
 

Bricks, concrete and data leaks: why the construction industry is prone to cyberattacks

Construction companies may not see themselves as targets, but lax security measures and a treasure trove of sensitive data makes them particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks.

How the pandemic highlighted an ongoing cybersecurity talent gap

The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to take their transactions online. The rapid shift left many companies struggling to put down security measures, which made them easy targets for cybercriminals. Read on to learn more about the shortage of cyber professionals and what we can expect of cybersecurity in the future.

Retailer beware: hackers are already targeting your customers

Since COVID, there has been a massive shift of retail to e-commerce. Online shopping events like Black Friday and Christmas are creating the perfect environment for hackers to target both retailers and their customers.

We found a vulnerability and were pleasantly surprised by the response

Discovering vulnerabilities is par for the course for any digital organisation, but what sets them apart is how gracefully they handle its disclosure.

The dangers lurking in shadow IT

With remote working becoming the new normal, the spectre of shadow IT looms ever larger across organisations of all sizes. But is all shadow IT bad for business?

Timeless tips for business cybersecurity in the COVID era

Since the pandemic, cyberattacks have grown more sophisticated and more focused on high-value targets, and companies making the transition to digital ways of working are especially vulnerable.