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How Australian IT security pros responded to the COVID-19 crisis
Australian organisations fared better than their Asia-Pacific and global peers in many indicators, but Aussies also have lower expectations for IT and security investments, a survey finds.
10 biggest cybersecurity M&A deals in 2020
COVID-19 hasn't slowed the pace of mergers and acquisitions for 2020, although the size of the transactions is down from last year.
EU's DORA regulation explained: New risk management requirements for financial firms
The proposed Digital Operational Resilience Act includes new incident response and third-party risk requirements for financial firms operating within the EU. Passage is expected, so plan now.
7 dumb ways to be a ransomware victim, and how to avoid them
Don't make it easy for ransomware attackers. Review your Windows network for these weaknesses now. You might be surprised by what you find.
REvil ransomware explained: A widespread extortion operation
The REvil group, a.k.a. Sodinokibi, re-victimizes its targets by threatening to release stolen data even after the initial ransom demand is paid.
6 security shortcomings that COVID-19 exposed
The pandemic is constantly testing the strength of enterprise security; it has also revealed numerous weak spots.
Australian small businesses struggle with cybersecurity
University-linked survey highlights the difficulties small businesses face in understanding preventing, and remediating cyberattacks.
5 open source intrusion detection systems for SMBs
If you don’t have a lot of budget at your disposal, these open-source intrusion detection tools are worth a look.
4 top deception tools and how they ensnare attackers
Deception tools have come a long way in a few years and can now more closely emulate real network activity and help security teams identify and stop attacks.
How to take better control of applications running on your network
Unneeded or forgotten software on your Windows network could be a gateway for attackers into your system. Follow this advice to identify and restrict problem programs.
Inside Atlassian's zero trust implementation
Adrian Ludwig says Atlassian's zero-trust implementation was nearly complete when the pandemic hit. His advice: Define policies to cover all cases first.
Developing a multicloud security strategy
Multicloud environments can work to organizations’ advantage, so long as there is an overarching strategy in place for cloud security.
From pranks to APTs: How remote access Trojans became a major security threat
A remote access Trojans (RAT) is malicious software that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a victim’s computer over the internet. RATs are typically installed without user consent and remain hidden to avoid detection.
Using open source for identity projects: 8 considerations
Consider these eight points to decide whether you can securely use open-source code in your identity management projects.
21 best free security tools
Check out these free, standout software tools that will make your daily security work easier.
How to buy Bitcoin for ransomware payment (if you must)
Avoid paying ransom demands if at all possible. When you have no choice, follow this advice for acquiring cryptocurrencies and executing the transaction.
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Increasing diversity can plug Australia’s cyberskills gap
Eager cybersecurity staff are out there—if employers just give them a chance.
5 best practices for negotiating SaaS contracts for risk and security
Software-as-a-service providers often handle your sensitive data. Here's how to hold them to a high standard for security.
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