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ASD has released its Essentials series to replace the Essential Eight. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and what Australian insurers and clients will still ask for.
Microsoft Warns Outdated Windows PCs Could Lose Security Updates in 2027 Microsoft is warning businesses that some Windows computers could lose access to Windows Update in 2027 unless important security updates are installed. The problem involves expiring digital certificates used to establish trusted connections to Microsoft’s update services. For organizations running older computers, the consequences […]
The Person on Your Next Teams Call May Not Be Who You Think Microsoft Teams is preparing new deepfake detection and impersonation protections as artificial intelligence makes it easier for attackers to convincingly imitate executives, employees and trusted business partners. For years, cybersecurity training has taught employees to be suspicious of unusual emails. Check the […]
Pull up the privacy policy on your website and read it slowly. Somewhere in there is a line saying personal information is “stored securely”, probably another saying it is “destroyed when no longer required”, and possibly one stating that you don’t send information overseas. Now ask whoever manages your IT whether those statements are true. […]
A practical guide to cybersecurity for Sydney organisations: common threats, Australian regulations, risk assessment, training, technology and incident response.
Cyber Insurance Is Not a Cybersecurity Strategy A cyber insurance policy can help an organization recover financially after an attack. It cannot stop an attacker from getting in, keep your systems running or guarantee that every loss will be covered. For years, businesses have purchased insurance to manage risks they cannot completely eliminate. Buildings are […]
It’s 6:40 on a Monday morning and your operations manager can’t open the job management system. By 8am the file server is full of encrypted files, a ransom note is sitting on every workstation, and someone in the leadership group is asking whether the insurer will pay. Most of the discussion that follows will be […]
If Ransomware Hit Tonight, Would Your Business Open Tomorrow? Ransomware preparedness is not really about whether your organization can prevent every attack. The more important question may be what happens the morning after one succeeds. Imagine arriving at work tomorrow morning and discovering that nobody can log in. Email is unavailable. Shared files will not […]
Hackers Have Moved Beyond Email: Now They’re Calling You in Microsoft Teams You’ve trained your employees not to click suspicious emails. But what happens when the hacker simply calls them at work? For years, cybersecurity awareness training has focused heavily on email. Employees have been taught to watch for strange links, unexpected attachments, suspicious sender […]
The question usually appears on page three of a cyber insurance renewal, or in a supplier questionnaire from a larger client: “What Essential Eight maturity level has your organisation achieved?” The person filling it in is often an office manager, or a director who also does the books. They search the term and land on […]
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