EU gets a new boss for rating products for cybersecurity
New EU law aims to raise cybersecurity standards across borders.
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Insights: CSO Security Capabilities Survey 2019
While spending on cybersecurity expertise would seem to be a no-brainer, the large number of companies without formal inhouse expertise suggests another ongoing, underlying challenge in finding and securing those skills within the current competitive market.
By CSO staff | 22 Feb | Read more
Apple leak confirms ‘iPhone 8’ face unlock
Apple's firmware for the HomePod points to a new face unlock feature for the iPhone 8 that replaces Touch ID.
Microsoft defends Windows 10 antivirus practices after Kaspersky complaint
Microsoft has hit back at claims it using dirty tactics to encourage Windows 10 users to switch to its built-in antivirus system Windows Defender.
AusCERT 2017 - Local start-up takes out best security initiative award at AusCERT 2017
With so many security projects and initiatives taking place across Australia and New Zealand, being chosen as the best security initiative of the last year is a great recognition of strong work over the last year. Kasada (https://www.kasada.io) was rewarded for their work on thwarting bot attacks at the 2017 AusCERT conference.
Anthony Caruana | 05 Jun | Read more
AISA honourees share their insights on diversity in the information security industry
The Australian Information Security Association (AISA) Awards is a prestigious annual event that recognises extraordinary information security professionals that have promoted excellence and innovation in the field. One of the unique things about this year’s AISA Awards is that, for the first time, the Diversity category was included. This highlights the importance and impact of diversity in the field, recognising the continuous efforts of the driven men and women making a difference in this space. Let’s meet some of the amazing nominees for this year:
Security among lowest priorities for ANZ digital transformation-minded executives
Security's profile may be increasing overall, but transformation-minded executives across Australia and New Zealand have shown scant attention to the area in a survey that put security nearly at the bottom of their list of priorities during digital-transformation efforts.
David Braue | 19 Sep | Read more
Job hunting? White House seeking a CISO
I cannot help but to think of some memes at times. The one that has gotten lodged there today is the late Robin Williams with a great big bushy beard screaming “What year is it?”. News came out today that, at long last, the White House has come to the conclusion that there is a need for a CISO.
Dave Lewis | 31 Mar | Read more
Chief Information Security Officer interview questions
The Chief Information Security Officer and CSO roles have evolved in recent years from a relatively narrow focus as "guardians of the data" to members of the C suite who are expected to speak the language of business, participate in strategic planning and be perceived as business enablers rather than impediments. As such the CISO interview has evolved as well.
CIO Staff and Taylor Armerding, CSO | 29 Sep | Read more
What questions your new CISO will not want to answer at interview?
There is increased scrutiny by the Board and Management of business risks and potential impact of Cyber Security on operations. As the person who is responsible for hiring the new CISO, what are the key criteria that you ‘must’ have for the candidate?
Game of Hacks coming in white-labelled version after strong demand from security-challenged businesses
It may have started out as a way to build a brand and engage the curiosity of the Internet development community, but an Israeli development-tools company's Game of Hacks competition has proven so popular that it is developing a white-labelled solution to help organisations put their own developers through their security paces.
David Braue | 20 May | Read more
The week in security: NSA pushes security rethink as world hit by Shellshock
Australia earned the dubious honour of being the country most targeted by phishers – and that's saying something given that it happened in a climate where the overall level of data breaches is continuing to rise. Even malvertising authors were upping their game, digitally signing new samples in an effort to bypass detection by antivirus scanners.
David Braue | 07 Oct | Read more
Pressure on CSOs as executives, getting smarter on IT security, defer projects
Increased pressure from the board room is making the CSO job harder and increasing security concerns are pushing many organisations to delay or abandon new business initiatives, a new global survey has found.
David Braue | 02 Oct | Read more
Six tips for developing a security culture
Technology won't save you from nation-state cyber-espionage, your corporate culture will.
Stilgherrian | 31 Jul | Read more
2011 State of the CSO
More budget? Perhaps a little. More attention from senior management? Yes, a bit. Better results? That's not so clear.
Derek Slater | 18 Aug | Read more