Security
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make a significant contribution to the Australian economy. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as at June 2015, there were 2,066,086 small businesses nationwide.*(1). In some states such as Western Australia, small businesses represent 97% of all businesses.*(2) Cyber security is as important for these companies as it is for large […]
Identity theft is a well-known threat and not just for individuals – businesses, both big and small, are also at risk. In fact, the Aberdeen Group has found that it costs the global business community roughly US$221 billion annually. For criminals, targeting unsuspecting businesses for identity theft is an attractive undertaking because its highly lucrative and, by comparison, the risks are minimal. […]
By 2020, one in three successful cyber-attacks on organisations will be via shadow IT (Gartner) – in other words, the apps and software employees use without their employer’s approval or authorisation. According to Vaughan Klein, Regional Manager of Collaboration at Cisco Australia and New Zealand, the billions of dollars Australian businesses invest in security annually […]
Due to the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks on SMBs, information security has never been more important. When it comes to mitigating security risks, soccer – arguably the world’s most popular team sport – is full of useful insights for these businesses. Specifically, the key positions on a soccer roster are analogous with the different information security roles people play in […]
The Internet has affected how we learn, work and live. It is inseparable from almost everything we do nowadays. Businesses, even small ones, now rely on tools requiring a connection to the Internet. For instance, the Point-of-Sale machine has completely replaced manual cash registers, allowing payment via debit card and credit cards. Sales and payment […]
Australian businesses spend considerable time and money protecting themselves from external security threats, but it’s important to remember that there are also threats within. While viruses, phishing and ransomware attacks are constantly top-of-mind when it comes to securing IT infrastructures, steps must also be taken to protect them from staff. Unfortunately, they can cause just […]
It’s been circulating for more than a decade, but now ransomware is becoming an increasing problem for businesses of all sizes. Designed for financial gain, ransomware attacks involve malicious code that infiltrates a victim’s computer or a company’s server infrastructure and encrypts stored data. The first a victim knows of the attack is when a […]
Headline-making cyberattacks have driven significant increases in cyber security awareness in the business world but this hasn’t necessary led to best practice security measures being enforced, according to CyberArk. The information security company commissioned independent research firm Vanson Bourne to undertake a survey of 750 IT and IT security decision makers, worldwide, examining whether […]
Data storage is an important issue to any business, but it is especially important to growing companies. If your business is like most, you probably have scads of data that needs to be stored and protected. Many small businesses either ignore or do not take into account the fact that, as you grow, you will […]
No one wants to think about disasters but they do happen, far more often than expected. IT risks to your business include hardware and software failure, human error, spam, viruses and malicious attacks, as well as natural disasters such as fires, cyclones or floods. According to a survey conducted by the Disaster Recovery Preparedness Council […]
More and more people are choosing to create wealth from the comfort of their homes. It’s a move that also helps them to strike a balance between the demands of their professional and personal lives. While it’s a potentially lucrative career move, there is also a risk of falling prey to job scams. Here is a […]
Reasons a business enter into contract typically include commercial gain. If a signed contract is returned incomplete or late – or worse, a signature has been forged – it could end up costing some or all of the parties involved. According to Brad Newton, vice president of DocuSign ANZ, businesses can avoid these types of […]
Document security is vital for any business. Errors in this area can lead to consequences like client confidentiality being broken or even identity theft. You might understand the importance of document security measures, but are your employees taking the same precautions? Below are some basic document security mistakes that even the most loyal employees make. […]
Does you business have a spare $2.82 million? That’s how much you can expect to pay, on average, if your organisation falls victim to a data breach in Australia. Poor security is one sure-fire way to send your organisation into the red – or at least to the bank manager for a loan. Research by Ponemon […]
Forget politics – the biggest talking point in Australia right now is Pokémon Go. The wildly popular mobile game has seen legions of gamers, including working-age adults, take to the streets to capture virtual monsters. An IT security company told Dynamic Business that if gamers aren’t careful they could fall prey to malware and hackers […]
Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as CEO Fraud, is the malicious scheme costing the business world billions of dollars. While the perpetrators tend to target large organisations, small to medium businesses caught out by the scheme have the most to lose, a cybersecurity expert warned. Tim Bentley, Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand at […]
Protecting customer and company data is a major concern facing Australian businesses today. No doubt this business dilemma has been intensified by the rise in cyber attacks upon organisations of all sizes, affecting their ability to keep data secure. According to the Australian Signals Directorate cyber attacks on Australian businesses and government increased by 20 […]
Document capture and the digital age go hand in hand. More and more companies than ever before are leveraging enterprise content management (ECM) solutions to help move them into the digital age of electronically storing and managing core business content. ECM technology in itself is a tried and proven means of efficiently managing information […]
A few years ago, companies provided employees with mobile devices for official use so that they could monitor and control any sensitive company information or data that might have been stored on these devices. The company managed every aspect of the mobile device and the information stored on it. Times have changed. Not only have […]
During 2015, a number of financial institutions across the world continued to be targets for cybercriminals looking to maximise their efforts. In fact, the impact of some high-profile attacks on financial institutions in the United States have been valued at over US$100 million. This has done nothing to increase confidence within the industry, as cybersecurity […]
