Written by Graeme Pyper
Three predominant security tools emerged as the top methods Australian organisations are using to secure their IoT data/services/devices.
With almost a third of Australian businesses now using cloud services, who takes responsibility for data security remains a contentious issue.
The combination of software and connectivity is changing how businesses operate, but many lack the skills to analyze the data they collect.
Data has become as valuable as currency for businesses, but many fail to protect it properly, leaving themselves vulnerable to hackers.
1,901,866,611 data records from 918 breach incidents were compromised globally with only 4.6% of breaches rendered useless due to encryption.
The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.
Ethical hackers are now one of the most important and effective tools at strengthening collective security and making the cyber landscape safe.
2017 is forecasted to be the 'Year of the Data Integrity Breach' with a major breach expected to shock the world.
Why is the healthcare industry becoming such a popular target for hackers and data thieves? To put it simply, the answer is in the data.
It only takes a few moments of reflection to realise that with the rise of IoT, business has adapted, developed new models, & they are capitalising.
Transactions happen online between two entities that will never see each other. This means trust matters even more as physical interactions disappear.
Blockchain technology, while commonly linked with cryptocurrency, holds vast potential beyond digital coins, poised to revolutionise multiple industries.
