Navigating New Cybersecurity Laws in NSW: What SMBs Need to Know In an enlightening interview, Khali and Hend from ICTechnology spoke with Shamal Tennakoon, a strategic partner manager at Acronis, about the recent cybersecurity law changes in New South Wales (NSW) and their implications for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The conversation sheds light on the new mandates, potential challenges, and ways businesses can
Data is the lifeblood of any business, so ensuring that your data is backed up and protected is crucial for business continuity and compliance with Australian regulations. Here are some key considerations for developing a dependable and compliant backup policy. Backup Intervals Determining the frequency of your backups is essential. The interval should be based on how often your data changes and how critical it
Imagine a small bakery's customer database being hacked, exposing sensitive information and potentially damaging its reputation. This scenario highlights the growing concern of cyber threats for businesses of all sizes in Australia. As cybercrime continues to rise, the need for a robust cyber security policy as the first line of defence becomes crucial. With statistics showing increasing cyber attacks against Australian businesses, including
In today's digital age, you must remain vigilant and informed when it comes to navigating the online landscape. With the rise of cybercrime, you must arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to identify and steer clear of potential online scams and fraud. By understanding the common tactics used by scammers, being aware of red flags, and utilising security measures, you can protect
Securing Your Home Network and IoT Devices from Cyber Attacks In the modern digital age, the security of home networks and Internet of Things (IoT) devices has become a critical concern. With the rising number of smart devices in our homes, from thermostats to refrigerators, it's essential to ensure these devices are protected from potential cyber threats. Here are steps you can take to
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In our last couple of blogs, we’ve discussed how to protect your network, Cloud, and your organization’s ICT system. But we missed out Mobile security completely. We need to seriously consider security of the most important digital device—mobile phone that remains with us 24/7 and holds most of our sensitive information. In recent years, cybercriminals have been increasingly looking for ways to attack
From Uber to Australian Defence and Aussie government banks, 2017 witnessed some biggest security lapses in the last decade. Read these highlights: (Source - As published in CRN News)
- Uber disclosed in November that hackers had stolen information from up to 57 million rider and driver accounts last year in a massive data breach. The company paid the thieves US$100,000 in October 2016 to delete the data and keep quiet about the breach, according to a Bloomberg News report.
- The personal details of 48,270 Australian government, banking and utility employees were exposed online by a third-party contractor.
- An attack on a subcontractor to Australian Defence resulted in the loss of 30 GB of "commercially sensitive" documents. The highly sensitive documents included projects for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program and the P-8 Poseidon “submarine killer” plane and detailed designs of Australian Navy ships.