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The QANTAS Wake-Up Call: What Every Australian Board Director Needs to Know

In my experience working with Australian businesses, there's a moment when cybersecurity shifts from being "that IT thing" to becoming a genuine board-level concern. For many directors, the recent QANTAS breach affecting up to 6 million customers...

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Healthcare Under Siege: Why Managed Security Services Are Essential Against Growing Cyber Threats

The cyber threat landscape for healthcare continues to deteriorate, with the Data Breach Notification of the 2024 attack on McLaren Health Care...

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EchoLeak AI

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The Silent Threat: How EchoLeak Exposes the Hidden Risks in AI

When AI tools turn against your business without anyone lifting a finger Imagine opening your Monday morning executive briefing to discover that your...

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APRA MFA

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APRA Tightens the Screws: New Authentication Requirements for Super Funds

31 August 2025 deadline looms as regulator demands immediate action following devastating cyber attacks If you thought APRA's existing cybersecurity...

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APRA CPS 230 deadline

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CPS 230 Compliance: 21 Days to Go and What You Need to Know

With just 21 days until July 1, 2025, the clock is ticking on CPS 230 compliance. If you're an APRA-regulated entity, this deadline isn't negotiable...

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ransomware reporting legislation

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Australia's New Ransomware Reporting Rules: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The cybersecurity landscape in Australia has just taken a significant turn. As of 30 May 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to...

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Reflecting on the Top 10 CISO Concerns for 2025

The starting point for this blog was an excellent Top 10 list of current CISO concerns from Royce Markose, the CISO at VISTRADA. See the original...

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When Paying a Ransom Isn’t Enough: When Lightning Strikes Twice

The unfortunate revelation that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and at least three other Canadian school boards are facing renewed extortion...

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data deluge

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The Data Deluge: How CISOs Can Harness Cyber Risk Insights to Drive Actionable Change

The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved into a delicate balance between managing technical complexities and aligning...

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March 2025 ISM update map of Australia

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March 2025 ISM Updates: Compelling Boards and Executives in Cyber

In March 2025, the Australian Government's Information Security Manual (ISM) underwent significant updates, emphasising the critical role of boards...

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The Power of ISO 27001 Certification: Boosting Cybersecurity and Business Success

In today's business landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern - it's a critical business imperative. For organisations looking to...

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robots using tin can phones for vpns

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Ditch VPNs for Cloudflare's Zero Trust Network Access

As organisations continue to embrace remote work and cloud-based applications, the limitations of traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have...

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evolution of the australian ciso

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The Evolving Role of Australian CISOs for 2025

As we approach 2025, research across 2024 indicates that the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in Australia has undergone a...

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christmas shopping hackers

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Santa's Little Hackers: Protecting Your Holiday Cheer from Cyber Grinches

As the holiday shopping season starts with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and then the rush of Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, online shopping becomes...

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Australia's Cyber Security Bill 2024: What Company Executives and Directors Need to Know

As cyber threats continue to evolve and intensify, the Australian government is taking decisive action to strengthen our national cyber resilience....

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