Cyber Security

 With emerging technologies like 5G and others, human reliance on technology, the internet, and smart devices is rising, and 2023 has more in store! Both work and personal life seem unimaginable without smartphones, laptops, gadgets, and the internet. While we move further into the era of technology, cybercriminals are also pacing to develop new hacking...

As Australia gears for Christmas and New Year 2023 celebrations, organisations must invest their time in securing computer systems and devices and patch all software before going on a holiday. While it is holiday time for organisations and businesses, for cybercriminals, it is an opportunity to hack. Here are Anitech’s tips to secure systems before...

With cyberattacks increasing daily, Australian businesses and government organisations need an ethical hacker to help detect and overcome vulnerabilities before cybercriminals find them. Ethical hackers are, therefore, in demand in Australia. Before going into the details of how an ethical hacker can help secure management systems of Australian businesses from cyberattacks, let’s understand who an...

A Whitehat hacker is an ethical hacker who hack the information security (IT) system of an organisation to test the system for possible vulnerabilities and fix them. He is hired by a Company and performs hacking under a contractual agreement. White Hat Hacking has several names like web hacking, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and web/network...

On the grounds of the recent data breaches that rocked Australia, the Albanese government will soon be significantly increasing the maximum punishment for violating privacy laws that potentially cost businesses hundreds of millions of dollars. In legislation to be introduced to Parliament this week, the maximum penalty for serious or repeated violations of privacy laws...

With an upward surge in cyber-attacks in Australia, cyber security has become a key priority and penetration testing techniques can help prevent attacks. Let’s discuss different types of penetration testing techniques that can safeguard and protect your management systems from intelligence threats and data breaches. Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a method of hacking into...

A vulnerability assessment is a structural vulnerability analysis of the performance of an organisation’s IT (information technology) infrastructure, potential security vulnerabilities, and cyber threats. It is a risk assessment process that examines all components of your network and how your Administrators use them to determine your level of security. Be it a documentation-based review of...

PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global security standard that offers a baseline of technical and operational requirements designated to protect payment data. It aims to secure Australian businesses and ensure they adhere to PCI Compliance in Australia. It offers a robust framework to secure the payment system. PCI Data Security Standard (PCI...

Cyber Security Frameworks is crucial for Australian businesses in 2022 because as per surveys, 1 out of 10 Australian companies are victims of a cyber-attack, and there is a ransomware attack in Australia every 14 seconds. It is therefore important to have a robust cyber security framework in place to secure your company’s future. However,...

Australia now has a Minister for Cyber Security in the form of Claire O’Neil – a Victorian member appointed for the Ministry for Home Affairs too. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this historic moment for the country that never had an independent portfolio for cyber security in the cabinet. Though the Minister for Cyber...