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ransomware reporting legislation

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Australia's New Ransomware Reporting Rules: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The cybersecurity landscape in Australia has just taken a significant turn. As of 30 May 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to...

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Reflecting on the Top 10 CISO Concerns for 2025

The starting point for this blog was an excellent Top 10 list of current CISO concerns from Royce Markose, the CISO at VISTRADA. See the original...

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When Paying a Ransom Isn’t Enough: When Lightning Strikes Twice

The unfortunate revelation that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and at least three other Canadian school boards are facing renewed extortion...

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evolution of the australian ciso

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The Evolving Role of Australian CISOs for 2025

As we approach 2025, research across 2024 indicates that the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in Australia has undergone a...

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Australia's Cyber Security Bill 2024: What Company Executives and Directors Need to Know

As cyber threats continue to evolve and intensify, the Australian government is taking decisive action to strengthen our national cyber resilience....

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Is certified the same as compliant?

Achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification versus merely being compliant might seem like splitting hairs at first glance, but in reality, the difference...

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The Critical Role of Board Members in Cybersecurity

In October, cybersecurity isn't just a morning tea 'celebrating' the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a reminder not to click on dodgy links...

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Understand the relationship between APRA CPS 230 and CPS 234

APRA CPS 230 and CPS 234. What's the difference? The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is instrumental in maintaining the financial...

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Demystifying Cyber Security Governance: Key Principles and Best Practices

In today's digital era, cyber security has become beyond a critical concern for all businesses. The increasing volume, variety, and sophistication of...

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The Six Step Guide to Business Continuity Plan Testing

In today's unpredictable and challenging business environment, having a robust business continuity plan (BCP) is more essential than ever. Moreover,...

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