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Building an effective cyber security strategy is no longer optional for medium to large businesses in today’s digital world. Businesses face an increasing threat to their systems, their data and criminal behaviour. Australian companies face not just local threats but a global spectrum of cyber risks, including data breaches, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. A… Continue reading Building an Effective Cyber Security Plan

A great deal of focus when thinking about and or discussing security breaches is generally directed to issues with networks and or social engineering. In reality, many of these breaches stem from common issues in code writing. This blog explores different types of breaches, the potential damage each can inflict, and preventive measures that can… Continue reading Understanding Common Code Programming Issues Leading to Security Breaches

Cyber threats are continuing to evolve, grow in sophistication and be more pervasive, causing traditional security measures to be no longer sufficient. This inadequacy has paved the way for the adoption of Zero Trust security strategies, a paradigm shift in how security is approached and implemented within organisations. Organisational adoption of Zero Trust security frameworks… Continue reading Embracing Zero Trust Security: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Businesses

Stealer malware, or information-stealing malware, is a type of malicious software designed to gather sensitive information typically targeting personal, financial, or business-related data. The data collected could include passwords, financial information, corporate data, and personal identification details. Once installed, this malware operates discreetly, often without triggering any noticeable alarms, making it particularly dangerous. The functionality… Continue reading The Rise of Info Stealer Malware: A Growing Threat to Businesses

Those who use the different AI support technology available, are seeing a trend, that the results, generally speaking, produced by the tools are getting better every month. There is still the old computing issue of garbage in, garbage out, but as we learn to better seed the bots and the bots learn what data we… Continue reading Will AI Kill the Pen Testing Star

In the era of rapid technological advancement, the proliferation of AI platforms is revolutionising the way we interact with digital information, enhancing productivity, and streamlining decision-making processes. However, this same technology, designed to simplify and enrich our lives, is being weaponized by hackers and bad actors. These individuals exploit the capabilities of AI to orchestrate… Continue reading How AI is Impacting Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing

In the digital era, cybersecurity breaches are a critical concern globally, and Australia is no exception. With the increasing dependency on digital platforms, Australian businesses face significant challenges in safeguarding data. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) plays a pivotal role in monitoring these breaches, providing valuable insights into the cybersecurity landscape in… Continue reading The Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches on Australian Businesses in 2023

A ransomware attack is a type of malicious cyberattack in which the attacker encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware is a form of malware (malicious software) that, once infiltrated into a computer system or network, encrypts files or entire systems, rendering them inaccessible to the… Continue reading Is Ransomware a Threat to Your Organisation?

In an era where the digital landscape is riddled with threats and vulnerabilities, organisations must be proactive in safeguarding their information systems. Penetration testing, often known as ethical hacking or pen testing, is a vital practice in the world of cybersecurity. It allows organisations to assess their security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and fortify their defences.… Continue reading Penetration Testing: Unravelling the Anatomy

A cyber security strategy is a comprehensive plan of actions and a portfolio of technologies, policies, procedures, and measures designed to protect and minimise risk to an organisation’s digital assets, information, and technology infrastructure from a wide range of cyber threats and attacks. An effective strategy should be a commitment to staying vigilant and applying… Continue reading Building an Effective Cyber Security Strategy

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, cloud computing has become the backbone of modern businesses. The agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cloud services have revolutionised the way organisations operate. However, this digital transformation has also introduced new and complex security challenges. Maintaining security is a challenge for all businesses operating directly or indirectly in the… Continue reading The Importance of Regular Penetration Testing for Cloud Security: What is the cost of deprioritisation?

Our previous article reviewed 5 of the top AI Chatbots in an attempt to determine which bots performed the best when used to source knowledge, code and build a Penetration Testing tool for 3 subject matter areas. Unsurprisingly this review only led to more questions and a very clear outcome. ChatGPT was the head and… Continue reading The Best AI Chatbot for Penetration Testing (Part Two)