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CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions
Cybersecurity

CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions

CISOs seek thought leaders when making cybersecurity buying decisions with 74% willing to pay a premium, says Code Red report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds

CEOs and CISOs are prioritizing cybersecurity and converged approaches, reshaping the business landscape, according to a WSJ Intelligence and Forcepoint Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
CISOs facing rising security debts
Cybersecurity

CISOs facing rising security debts

CISOs are facing a rising security debt to protect against increasing cyber attacks, according to a report by F-Secure.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2021
Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021
Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021

Top trends in security and risk management include cybersecurity mesh, identity-first security, and remote work support, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills
Cybersecurity

CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills

There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Five big security questions facing CISOs
Virtual Private Networks

Five big security questions facing CISOs

CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

By Jonathan Andresen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021
SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021
New project development inhibited by cybersecurity, Kaspersky research states
Cybersecurity

New project development inhibited by cybersecurity, Kaspersky research states

New research shows that 95% of enterprises admit their technology innovations fail before launch, and having a CISO can aid in the success of the project.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Report reveals relationship between boardroom and cybersecurity investments
Risk & Compliance

Report reveals relationship between boardroom and cybersecurity investments

Two-thirds of Australian organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets following incidents or compliance fears, says a Thycotic study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Revealed: The behaviours exhibited by the most effective CISOs
Cybersecurity

Revealed: The behaviours exhibited by the most effective CISOs

Only 12% of CISOs excel in all four categories of Gartner's CISO Effectiveness Index, according to new research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Supply Chain

It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
LogRhythm smashes its own sales records in Q4 2019
Data Analytics

LogRhythm smashes its own sales records in Q4 2019

LogRhythm has broken its own records for sales in the final quarter of 2019, experiencing public sector growth, new leadership and various accolades.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy
Chief Information Security Officer

Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy

Anne Hardy joins Talend as its first global CISO, tasked with fortifying security as the data integration company aims for USD $1 billion in revenue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
CISOs: Dedicated investment in security is still lacking
Kaspersky

CISOs: Dedicated investment in security is still lacking

Nine out of 10 CISOs say the board asks them for advice, but half of companies still lump cybersecurity into IT budget.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Cybersecurity

Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?

Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019

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The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020
Marketing Technologies

The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020

Australia's technology sector is thriving despite the recession, offering job seekers lucrative opportunities in four key IT roles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020
Kordia hires its first full-time CISO, Hilary Walton
Kordia

Kordia hires its first full-time CISO, Hilary Walton

Kordia appoints Hilary Walton as its first full-time chief information security officer, bringing her extensive Olympic and MI5 security experience to the role.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019