The government of Australia has various information security policies organisations can adhere to protect their data or sensitive information. Australia has a well-developed and mature information security policy framework, which is driven by a number of legislative, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements. Information Security Rules To prevent information compromise, information security rules explain how institutions categorise...
CPS 234 is a regulatory guideline issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) that addresses the information security management of entities it supervises. It sets out the minimum information security requirements that APRA-regulated entities must meet. It’s a mandatory requirement and provides a framework for managing and protecting personal and other sensitive information. The...
Ethical Hacking is a legal process of Hacking systems to find vulnerabilities. It helps in preventing or overcoming cyber-attacks by malicious intruders. Former IBM Vice President of Internet Technology, John Patrick, coined the term, which is important in the information technology sector. Ethical Hacking aims to evaluate the information security of target systems, networks, or...
IT Security Consultant and Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of an IT security consultant explain why this profession is not for every person. It is a serious and stressful job that requires skills to spot, handle and tackle cyber-attacks and possible information security threats. An IT Security consultant caters to every industry that uses IT...
Without clear, structured processes outlining what action to take in the event of an incident, businesses are exposed to a variety of risks. Firstly, there may be some disagreement amongst management about the appropriate course of action to take, staff may be confused about what their responsibilities are, and there may be some disarray due...
Over the past two years there has been a significant shift in how staff conduct their work, with many employees now working entirely from home, and some working a mixture of on/off site. The changing nature of the work environment has unfortunately exposed companies to a variety of cyber risks and threats, with employees across...
