Ten years ago, most organisations relied on basic cyber controls. A firewall, antivirus, and routine patches were seen as good enough. This approach matched the threats of the time. In 2026, the threat landscape looks very different. Attackers use automation,...
Zero Trust is a security approach based on one simple rule: never trust, always verify. Instead of assuming that “inside the network” is safe, every access request is treated as potentially risky. This mindset matters in IoT/OT because networks are...
A privacy incident is rarely “just an IT issue.” It is an operational disruption with a price tag attached: downtime, remediation, legal advice, customer churn, and regulator attention. In Australia, the reporting trend is clear. The OAIC recorded high levels...
Quantum computers run on qubits and quantum effects. They hold the potential to solve certain math problems much faster than classical machines. This makes many current public‑key schemes, like RSA and ECC, vulnerable. Malicious actors might record encrypted traffic today,...
Insider threats in Australia are rising faster than many realise. A recent Exabeam survey reports that 82% of Australian respondents say generative AI makes insider threats more effective, and 84% expect insider threats to increase over the next 12 months....
Australia’s telecom sector has once again been shaken by a major data breach. iiNet, a well-known internet provider, confirmed that the personal data of more than 280,000 customers was exposed after attackers infiltrated its order management system. The attackers gained...
In May 2024, a water treatment plant near Sydney was hit by a cyber-kinetic attack. Hackers tried to poison the water supply. And this hit home a key truth: critical systems are not bullet‑proof. What Is SCADA—and Why It Matters...
Protecting patient data is a must. And HIPAA sets the rules. It guides how healthcare organisations must handle private health information. As we move into 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Cyber threats are growing fast. Healthcare systems run...
In today's connected healthcare environment, medical devices are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. One such device is the Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor, which has recently been flagged by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for severe vulnerabilities. These...
The Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Released 2024 was launched on November 1, 2024. The new release is the first in an annual series that aims to improve the security of government operations. The recent version of the PSPF...