Don't adapt old IT security policies for BYOD: IBMMany organisations are simply retrofitting existing IT security policies for mobile devices in the workplace, but they should really be formulating a BYOD policy from scratch, according to IBM Institute for Advanced Security director Glen Gooding.July 30, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
BYOD exceptions expose Aussie organisations to data security vulnerabilities: AcronisMost companies don't have a BYOD policy, and of those that do, a quarter give C-suite executives special treatment, according to a survey by data backup vendor Acronis.July 17, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
Verizon nabs AU$15m Federal Police internet gateway dealThe next step in the Australian government's gateway reduction program has been secured.July 9, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
Data sovereignty a legitimate issue: UNSWConcerns over where cloud data is stored has been played down by some, but a new research report from UNSW shows that data sovereignty is real, and can have an impact on businesses in Australia.July 1, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
New approach required for IT security: IBMIT security isn't just about buying and installing the latest products, according to IBM's director of application, data, mobile, and infrastructure security, Caleb Barlow.June 12, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
Aussies careless with online security: PayPalPayment vendor PayPal has said that Australians have become more comfortable online, and are often unaware of the size and impact of their digital footprint.May 19, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
McAfee knights new Asia-Pacific headThe Intel subsidiary has promoted its Australia and New Zealand managing director to the Asia-Pacific role.January 31, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
Privacy Commissioner lists gripes with Microsoft data-privacy reportThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has disagreed with some of the changes that Microsoft suggested about how data could be used.January 21, 2013 by Spandas Lui in Security
Pizza Hut hacked, customer info lost, credit card details safeThe company denies that 240,000 customer credit card details were stolen, but hackers did gain access to customer information.November 6, 2012 by Spandas Lui in Security
WA govt agencies rack up more information system weaknessesWestern Australia's agencies are not fixing critical information system vulnerabilities that could compromise security and cause service disruptions, according to WA Auditor General Colin Murphy.November 6, 2012 by Spandas Lui in Security