Business Information Security

Why Should You Opt for the Zero Trust Approach?

Many Australian business owners now recognise the need for a more comprehensive approach to network security. Although traditional data protection methods worked well in the past, various technological advances have made it necessary for organisations to update their existing security architecture. If you are concerned about the protection of your valuable data, choosing the zero trust approach may be ideal.

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How can you secure your POS system? Australian retailers can enhance their point-of-sale (POS) security by knowing the vulnerabilities of all their devices. Online criminals target POS devices because they consider them to be the weakest links in an interconnected system. Once a hacker successfully compromises the payment network, your customer data security becomes at risk since they will often steal credit card numbers and personal identification numbers (PINs).

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How Risky Is It to Have Disgruntled Workers?

Australian companies should pay more attention to disgruntled employees, as they pose a greater risk to IT security than third-party hackers. With the right mix of IT services and updated company policy, you should be able to curb the costly impact of insider threats. An outsourced IT service provider can be a good choice, especially because of the low number of skilled professionals in the country.

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How Can Businesses Prevent Data Breaches?

In Australia, data breaches are not uncommon. According to reports by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), there were approximately 812 data breaches in 2018 alone. This quarter, a single incident compromised the information of 10 million Aussies. The number and frequency of data breaches should be a cause for concern for all Aussie business owners—particularly those who do not have a strategy in place to protect against threats.

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Security Is Everything

A little while ago, I started thinking about how far the world has come and going back into the days of my first job (Yep. Many, many moons ago at Jaycar). I was thinking about how many people paid and their PIN number was on the back of their credit card or on the back of their key card. I thought, oh my goodness, that’s not even obscurity. That’s not security at all. You might as well use a chisel to lock your door. It doesn’t make any sense.

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Why You Need Ethical Hacking?

Due to the increasing number of cyber-attacks such as credential stuffing and malware, there is no reason for any company in Australia to ignore the importance of network penetration testing. Otherwise known as ethical hacking, penetration testing involves routine inspection of computer and network systems. Using this method, companies can discover any IT infrastructure vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit.

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Can SMBs Handle the Real Cost of a Cyber Attack?

Aussie SMBs are moving toward cloud computing because of the many benefits it provides. Reduced IT costs, scalability of operations and storage as well as increased collaboration are just a few examples. However, with advances in IT come new risks. To keep up with the changes in the IT landscape, attackers are becoming more sophisticated, and the threat environment continues to evolve. Small and medium-sized businesses that have adopted novel IT processes without updating their cybersecurity measures may find themselves victims ill-prepared to prevent a cyber attack.

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A Progressive Approach to Data Loss Prevention

It’s not only large Australian enterprises that should worry about data loss prevention. Even SMBs become a target of hackers worldwide. Additionally, data theft is a bigger problem now more than ever, so data loss prevention should be a major concern of everyone. If you own or run a business in Brisbane or other parts of Queensland, make sure you have a data loss prevention plan. Here are the steps to ensure that your business information is secure and you have a backup.

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What Makes Zero Trust Different From Older Approaches?

Australian business owners who are concerned about the security and privacy of their data should consider updating their security architecture to the zero trust network security model. While traditional approaches to protecting data have worked well in the past, advances in technology and the increasing sophistication of hackers have created a need for a more holistic and comprehensive approach to security. 

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Why Do You Need an IT Infrastructure Audit?

It’s hard to find any Aussie organisation or business that isn’t connected to the Internet. With the world being as globalised and connected as it is today, it has actually become difficult for companies to find long-standing success in business without relying on the conveniences and advantages it delivers. In this connected world, we need IT infrastructure audit professionals to make sure that it works as usual.

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