Cyber security
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Understanding GDPR
Dan Sincavage | May 22, 2018The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR – is a challenge for firms around the world which collect or use the personal details of EU residents. However, by protecting user data from abuse, it should boost the public’s battered confidence in digital services and trade.
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Time to admit we’re failing on cybercrime
Fergus Hanson | April 1, 2018The first step in solving a problem is recognising that there is one. When it comes to tackling cybercrime, it’s time to admit our approach isn’t working.
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You are a security threat!
Stephen Barnes | March 23, 2018Business expert Stephen Barnes of Byronvale Advisors concludes his series on cyber-crime with a reminder to check what you reveal of yourself online and safeguard physical data too.
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I’ve been hacked! Now what?
Stephen Barnes | March 22, 2018Stephen Barnes, author of ‘How to run your business better’, offers some useful tips to help individuals and businesses which have fallen victim to cyber-intrusion minimise the potential loss.
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Social engineering in cyber-crime
Stephen Barnes | March 21, 2018Steven Barnes of leading management consultancy Byronvale Advisors outlines some of the common social engineering cons which criminals employ to try to steal your company’s cash or personal details.
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Hacking and identity theft
Stephen Barnes | March 20, 2018In the second article in his series on cyber-crime, business consultant Stephen Barnes shares his own experiences of identity theft and impersonation.
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Gotcha – cybercrime will affect you
Stephen Barnes | March 19, 2018In the first of a five part series this week, management consultant Stephen Barnes of Byronvale Advisors reminds SMEs of the threats posed by cyber-crime and some simple, user friendly tips to stay safe.
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60% of Australian firms failed to plan for the Notifiable Data Breach scheme
First 5000 | February 23, 2018New research shows that only 40% of Australia’s businesses prepared for the data breach laws which have now come into force, while just 54% have a cyber risk response plan in place.
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The clock’s ticking to comply with the Privacy Act
Chris Stand | February 19, 2018Mid-sized firms must step up their security to avoid falling foul of new data breach legislation coming into force on February 22nd.
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Australian malware detections doubled in 2017
First 5000 | January 30, 2018A new report details significant increases in the volume of threats against both businesses and consumers and details the most serious malware types and vectors used in 2017.
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TAFE to offer courses in cybersecurity
First 5000 | January 26, 2018TAFE institutions around Australia have agreed to offer two new qualifications in cybersecurity to address the nation’s growing skills shortage.
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The new user friendly guide to SME cyber security
First 5000 | January 6, 2018A new Cyber Security Best Practice Guide has been developed to help busy small and mid-sized businesses understand the risks of cyber crime and take simple but effective protection measures.
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Cyber-attacks up 23% as the ‘New Mafia’ hit town
First 5000 | January 2, 2018A ‘new mafia’ of traditional gangs, state-sponsored attackers, ideological hackers and hackers-for-hire is wreaking havoc in the online world.
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New mandatory data breach notification laws: What you need to know
Sophie Dawson | December 14, 2017New Australian and European Union data breach notification laws in 2018 should encourage firms to protect against leaks and help them respond quickly and effectively if breaches do occur.
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States encourage more cyber security professionals
First 5000 | December 4, 2017South Australian state minister Martin Hamilton-Smith argues that better cyber-security and more trained professionals are required to protect Australian defence suppliers from criminal and state-sponsored cyber-attacks.