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Scott McKinnel stories

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Scott McKinnel, an insightful writer in the field of cybersecurity, delves into the pressing concerns of IT leaders, corporate professionals, and governmental bodies about the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Through his columns, he sheds light on crucial issues ranging from cybersecurity risks associated with cloud infrastructure to the specific threats targeting healthcare organisations.

McKinnel's work often highlights key findings such as those from Tenable's research on external attack surfaces and the rising complexity of cloud security. He also covers the significant achievements in the industry, like SecOps NZ's Carl Pruvis receiving the highest level of certification for Tenable, and Tenable Solutions passing a critical IRAP assessment, signifying robust cybersecurity standards.

Addressing the urgent call for enhanced cyber threat funding by Australian IT leaders, McKinnel thoroughly examines how companies cope with cyber resilience deficiencies, underlines the importance of exposure management in the Essential Eight Maturity Model, and assesses the impact of increased cyber threats due to cloud complexity. His columns are a valuable resource for understanding the multifaceted dimensions of cybersecurity challenges and the ongoing quest for resilient defences.

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Australian firms eye generative AI, but security concerns lurk
This month
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A Forrester Consulting study reveals 66% of Australian organisations plan to adopt generative AI in the next year, though only 11% feel confident in their implementation abilities.
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IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding
Last month
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A new poll by Tenable reveals 79% of Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders feel the federal government’s efforts against evolving cyber threats are inadequate, demanding more preventive measures.
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Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.
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Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.
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Tenable Solutions passes IRAP assessment for optimal cyber security
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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critical infrastructure
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australian signals directorate
Tenable Solutions successfully passes a PROTECTED level IRAP assessment, reinforcing its commitment to top cyber security standards.
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IT leaders see cloud infrastructure as leading cyber risk source
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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forrester research
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cloud services
A study by Tenable shows that 68% of Australian IT leaders view cloud infrastructure as a chief source of cybersecurity risks.
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Cohesity reveals companies’ cyber resilience deficiencies
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
According to the research, 78% of respondents say their company will pay a ransom to recover data and restore business processes.
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Tenable research calculates external attack surface
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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research
New research conducted by Tenable has unveiled a number of cyber hygiene issues present within Australia's largest organisations.
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Cybercriminals focusing attacks on healthcare organisations
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, which have historically invested less in IT and OT systems, warns Tenable.
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SecOps NZ employee receives highest level of certification for Tenable
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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tenable network security
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secops nz
SecOps NZ's Carl Pruvis awarded highest level of Tenable certification for technical mastery in managing cyber risk.