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Optus data breach: regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed

Optus data breach: regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed

Regulatory move could be game changer.
Brendan Walker-Munro, The University of Queensland Oct 19 2022, 9:27AM Security
Australian Women in Security Awards winners announced

Australian Women in Security Awards winners announced

See which people and companies named.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 18 2022, 1:07PM Security
Optus says it needed to keep identity data for six years. But did it really?

Optus says it needed to keep identity data for six years. But did it really?

The big problem with Australia’s data retention laws.
Brendan Walker-Munro, The University of Queensland Oct 18 2022, 9:28AM Security
Canberra MSSP Penten opens WA office

Canberra MSSP Penten opens WA office

Expanding footprint in WA and employing Defence Veterans.
Amelia Norris Oct 17 2022, 12:17PM Security
Medibank discloses cyber incident hitting customer-facing systems

Medibank discloses cyber incident hitting customer-facing systems

Says will isolate, remove access to some systems.
Reuters Staff Oct 14 2022, 7:50AM Security
Seamless Intelligence & CyberCX win at AISA Awards

Seamless Intelligence & CyberCX win at AISA Awards

Hosted at Melbourne's Crown Palladium.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 13 2022, 6:36PM Security
Rubrik names new APAC channel chief

Rubrik names new APAC channel chief

Also runs vendor's EMEA channel.
Amelia Norris Oct 13 2022, 5:21PM Security
TAFE Queensland taps Cyberbit for new cybersecurity training program

TAFE Queensland taps Cyberbit for new cybersecurity training program

Includes new training facility.
Staff Writers Oct 11 2022, 11:46AM Training & Development
OAIC, ACMA start joint investigation into Optus data breach

OAIC, ACMA start joint investigation into Optus data breach

To see if telco “took reasonable steps” to protect customer information.
Nico Arboleda Oct 11 2022, 11:19AM Security
Efex launches cybersecurity product, services package for SMBs

Efex launches cybersecurity product, services package for SMBs

“Cyber Essentials” built from Microsoft security suite.
Nico Arboleda Oct 10 2022, 6:45PM Security
CSIRO opens applications for cybersecurity R&D program

CSIRO opens applications for cybersecurity R&D program

“Innovate to Grow” to provide free research and development support.
Nico Arboleda Oct 10 2022, 1:12PM Training & Development
Most cybersec pros reported mental health challenges: Sekuro survey

Most cybersec pros reported mental health challenges: Sekuro survey

With more than half citing poor workplace culture, management styles.
Nico Arboleda Oct 10 2022, 12:07PM Security
ForgeRock names Netskope's Reno Maglitto as new ANZ channel chief

ForgeRock names Netskope's Reno Maglitto as new ANZ channel chief

Replaces Chris Plewa, who joined GitHub.
Amelia Norris Oct 10 2022, 7:27AM Security
MSSPs dish on the impacts of the Optus data breach

MSSPs dish on the impacts of the Optus data breach

Hear from Avocado Consulting, StickmanCyber and DVULN.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 7 2022, 7:22AM Security
Govt to add safeguards to telco regulations to protect Optus breach victims

Govt to add safeguards to telco regulations to protect Optus breach victims

To allow telcos to share data with banks, govts temporarily.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2022, 6:15PM Security
DVULN uncovers vulnerability exposing job seeker data

DVULN uncovers vulnerability exposing job seeker data

Sydney MSSP says vuln similarly affected Optus in its recent data breach.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 6 2022, 1:47PM Security
DDLS brings Offensive Security training to ANZ

DDLS brings Offensive Security training to ANZ

Offering pen testing, cloud security, security operations and more.
Amelia Norris Oct 5 2022, 5:06PM Training & Development
Deloitte acquires Sydney cyber consultancy Hacktive

Deloitte acquires Sydney cyber consultancy Hacktive

Bolstering managed security offerings through 10-person team.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 4 2022, 11:47AM Security
Australian government slams Optus for cybersecurity breach

Australian government slams Optus for cybersecurity breach

Levels harshest criticism yet.
Sonali Paul Oct 3 2022, 11:03AM Security
Rate hikes and misconceptions limiting cyber insurance take-up by Australian businesses

Rate hikes and misconceptions limiting cyber insurance take-up by Australian businesses

New paper examines reasons for low Australian take-up, despite cyber losses.
Jeremy Nadel , Staff Writer Sep 29 2022, 3:20AM Security

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