Cybersecurity Training Tools and Resources for Small Businesses
As cyber threats continue to evolve, ensuring your team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to combat these risks is crucial. For small businesses, where resources may be limited, finding effective yet affordable cybersecurity training tools and resources is essential. Here’s a roundup of practical options that can help you strengthen your team’s defense […]
Best Practices for Safe Online Banking
In an era where financial transactions are overwhelmingly conducted online, ensuring the security of online banking activities is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Here are some essential best practices for safe online banking that can help protect your business from fraud and cyber threats: 1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords: For each banking account, use […]
The Benefits of a Dedicated Cybersecurity Team
In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, having a dedicated cybersecurity team is becoming increasingly essential for businesses of all sizes, including small businesses. Here are some compelling reasons why investing in a dedicated cybersecurity team can be a game-changer for your business: 1. Expertise and Specialization: A dedicated cybersecurity team brings […]
How to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Understanding the potential risks to your business’s digital assets is crucial to forming an effective cybersecurity strategy. A cybersecurity risk assessment identifies the vulnerabilities in your systems and processes, allowing you to prioritize security improvements effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide for small business owners on how to conduct a thorough cybersecurity risk assessment: Step 1: […]
Is Your State a Cybercrime Hotspot? Here’s Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Top Priority for Your Organ
Are you aware that your location might be a major factor in the risk your organization faces from cybercrime? Across Australia, cybercrime is on the rise, with certain states and territories reporting significantly higher rates of incidents and financial losses. If your organization operates in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, or the Australian Capital Territory, […]
Cybercrime: A Growing Threat to Every Australian
Reference Report from ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023 Did you know that cybercrime has become a multibillion-dollar industry, threatening the safety and security of millions of Australians? Whether you’re an individual, a small business owner, or part of a larger organization, the risk is real—and growing. In 2022–23, cybercrime impacted millions across the country, inflicting […]
SaaS Deployments: Why Security Must Be a Priority for CISOs
Is your organization truly secure when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployments? Many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face a troubling reality: they hold accountability for security breaches without having direct control over SaaS implementations. This disconnect between responsibility and control can lead to serious security vulnerabilities. SaaS platforms are popular because they are easy […]
Ransomware Payments and Cryptocurrency Theft Surge in 2024
Are you keeping up with the latest trends in cybercrime? The first half of 2024 has seen alarming increases in ransomware payments and cryptocurrency theft, according to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. While some types of illegal on-chain activity have dropped, these specific cyber threats are on the rise. Chainalysis reports that ransomware payments have climbed […]
Millions of WordPress Sites at Risk Due to Critical Plugin Vulnerability
Are you running a WordPress site with the Litespeed Cache plugin? You could be vulnerable to a serious security risk. Millions of websites may be at risk of takeover due to a critical vulnerability found in this popular plugin. Litespeed Cache is a widely-used plugin designed to improve website performance by caching content. With over […]
Critical SAP vulnerabilities
SAP issued its August 2024 security patch update which included two critical flaws that enable attackers to bypass authentication and fully compromise affected systems. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how you can protect your SAP environment. What is the threat? SAP’s August security update addressed 17 vulnerabilities. Of the 17 […]