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Rise of the machine identities
DevOps

Rise of the machine identities

Bots and infrastructure-as-code automation are common additions to the business landscape, and their explosion has not gone unnoticed by threat actors.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Pushing cyber-awareness beyond Australia's C-level
Risk & Compliance

Pushing cyber-awareness beyond Australia's C-level

Now that CEOs across ANZ properly understand cybersecurity and cyber-risks, it's time to get the board of directors up to speed.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware
Malware

The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware

Until recently, most ransomware attacks have been automated affairs. But things are changing, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020
Malware

High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020

Lion cyber-attack highlights growing ransomware threat to Australian businesses. Prime Minister warns of targeted attacks. #cybersecurity.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Six benefits of initiating a deception strategy for IT security teams
Cybersecurity

Six benefits of initiating a deception strategy for IT security teams

Deception puts increased power into the hands of security teams by comprehensively protecting against attacks from both external parties and malicious insiders.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Five ways cyber deception can help boost IT security
Cybersecurity

Five ways cyber deception can help boost IT security

Cyber deception is gaining traction as a vital IT security tool. Here are five key ways it can thwart cybercriminals and bolster organisational defences.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays
Christmas

Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays

With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018
Disaster Recovery

Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018

With 2017 winding down, Jim Cook, Malwarebytes ANZ regional director talks about the top 10 security concerns for the year ahead.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities
Data Protection

Four key steps to improving your cyber defence capabilities

IT professionals suffering from breach fatigue must rethink cyber security strategies and focus on cyber defence.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Jim Cook

Time to turn the tables on cyber-attackers
Firewalls

Time to turn the tables on cyber-attackers

Australian businesses are adopting deception technology to counter cyber-attacks, mimicking attackers' tricks to safeguard critical systems and customer data.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
Voter vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity risks impact national elections
Elections

Voter vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity risks impact national elections

The outcome of elections have an enormous impact on the political and cultural landscape of any democratic society.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019