CSO Roadshow 2018: Australia's cyber talent can secure ALL the things
Australians may not realise it but we are at the forefront on cybersecurity research and development.
Anthony Caruana | 26 Jun | Read more
Australians may not realise it but we are at the forefront on cybersecurity research and development.
Anthony Caruana | 26 Jun | Read more
The Internet of Things, or IoT, represents a new battlefront for security – bringing with it an increased threat surface available to attackers.
Anthony Caruana | 25 Jun | Read more
This year's CSO Roadshow was themed around the security of things. And while, to some, it may seem like a hopeless case to try and secure everything, there was an atmosphere of optimism as people at the event looked to find ways to deal with what lies before us.
Anthony Caruana | 25 Jun | Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) poses a significant challenge to IT security teams. Suddenly, instead of having users in control of the majority of end-point devices, the devices will out-number people by a factor of seven to one if analyst predictions are accurate. That means we need to think about how we secure our networks and these devices in new ways.
Anthony Caruana | 22 Jun | Read more
We've all sat through, or perhaps suffered through is more accurate, security awareness programs that dull the senses and make no palpable difference to the business' security posture.
Anthony Caruana | 18 Jun | Read more
It's an AusCERT tradition. The final session on the last day of the event is the ever-popular speed debate session. But this year there were some twists.
Anthony Caruana | 11 Jun | Read more
Sometimes, you can't see the bad guy lurking in your systems. They might have been in, done their damage and disappeared like a thief in the night. But there's always some evidence if you look hard enough and in the right place. This is the world of supply chain, or shadow, attacks.
Anthony Caruana | 08 Jun | Read more
We don't often think about how our mobile phone calls are rated between countries. But understanding how that happens is something carriers and telecommunications services think about constantly. And it turns out criminals also think about this.
Anthony Caruana | 06 Jun | Read more
One of the most anticipated sessions at the annual AusCERT conference is the presentation given by members of the law enforcement community.
Anthony Caruana | 06 Jun | Read more
Cyber-insurance in an area that is rapidly changing. Not only are insurers becoming more mature at assessing the risks and liabilities companies face when it comes to offering cover and calculating premiums, but the shifting regulatory sands mean businesses are also becoming acutely aware of the consequences of not having they cyber house in order.
Anthony Caruana | 05 Jun | Read more
Bug bounty programs have become extremely popular over recent years. The idea is you release some software, either to the public or in a closed beta program and unleash a swarm of security engineers to find vulnerabilities and security problems in your application or service.
Anthony Caruana | 05 Jun | Read more
AusCERT's annual awards, sponsored by the SANS Institute, night kicked off in spectacular fashion with fire-breathing commedian/musician Brian Brushwood carrying out his own version of a penetration test when he hammered a nail into his head through is nasal cavity.
Anthony Caruana | 01 Jun | Read more
Dr Charlie Miller has been tagged as one of the world's best hackers after compromising a Jeep Cherokee from 10km with his colleague Chris Valasek.
Anthony Caruana | 13 Oct | Read more
As the President of the Cyber Threat Alliance, Michael Daniel has worked with the US Federal government on cybersecurity policy and strategy.
Anthony Caruana | 13 Oct | Read more
During the ASIA 2017 Annual Conference, a panel discussion hosted by Mike Burgess, looked into the question of whether active defence - hacking the hackers - is ethical
Anthony Caruana | 12 Oct | Read more