Aura Information Security stories

New research has revealed a big difference between how employees and IT decision makers view cyber security.>>

One in ten businesses would be willing to pay $50,000-plus to retrieve ransomed data and half aren’t aware of the incoming data privacy laws.>>

Techday spoke with Aura Information Security general manager Peter Bailey on what this new normal means for cybersecurity, and its potential lasting effect on organisations.>>

“Cyber security is only as strong as the weakest link, but with the majority of organisations not understanding current password best practice, we’re not off to a great start.">>

Aura Information Security has selected Christo Gouws as its new senior security consultant.>>

Cybersecurity is a growth accelerator not a handbrake on business – that’s one of the key messages from a group of security experts who gathered in Sydney to discuss the state of cybersecurity in Australian businesses.>>

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.>>

40% of businesses say their employees receive between one and five phishing or ransomware attacks every quarter.>>

“I believe this award is particularly significant as it is acknowledgement from our peers in the information security industry and from across the private sector.">>

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders. >>

The survey polled more than 230 IT decision makers in businesses with 20 or more employees across New Zealand. >>

The survey of 307 Australian IT and security executives demonstrates the considerable uncertainty faced by businesses in trying to combat cybersecurity threats. 
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Being secure by design is an ongoing process and not one that is forgotten as soon as a project is complete.  >>

By following these six key steps, organisations can better protect themselves and ensure their underlying IT infrastructure is as secure as possible.>>

South African cybersecurity expert and ‘ethical hacking’ leader Frans Lategan will bring a ‘goldmine' of experience to his role.>>

I spoke to Aura’s general manager Peter Bailey to get his take on Privacy Week, data security, and why privacy is everyone's responsibility.>>

What’s in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company’s most important documents and assets.>>

Aura Information Security has appointed Lisa Burgess as its new Australian territory sales manager.>>

The company can trace its heritage all the way back to the early 1920s when the AM first broadcast was made.>>

The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.>>

Human error, oversight – or plain old gullibility – are all a hacker’s dream.>>

Under the agreement, Seccom will offer RedShield services to new and existing customers.>>

Aura Information Security’s Michael Warnock on solving mid-market concerns around cybersecurity.>>

"They are leaders in the information security field and number among some of the most skilled professionals anywhere in the world.”>>