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Trust no one: Recalibrating security to address insider threats
Malware

Trust no one: Recalibrating security to address insider threats

The high profile cases of Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning also provide an enduring yet often overlooked lesson about insider attacks.

By Daniel Lai • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Insider threat report reveals deception in the workforce
Cybersecurity

Insider threat report reveals deception in the workforce

Insider threats are costing businesses up to $2 million per attack, with brand reputation and disruption to operations being major consequences.

By Juan Lugo • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bitglass?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bitglass?

Bitglass senior director of marketing, Jonathan Andresen, discusses insider attacks and best cybersecurity solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Exabeam and Code42 partner up to launch insider threat solution
Cybersecurity

Exabeam and Code42 partner up to launch insider threat solution

Exabeam and Code42 have partnered to offer a joint solution to help security teams detect and reduce risks from insider attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months
Endpoint Protection

Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months

New research by Bitglass reveals 61% of companies faced insider attacks in the past year, with rapid cloud migration and remote work increasing vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?

TechDay's new 10 Minute IT Jams series kicks off with an interview with Jim Cook, ANZ regional director of US-based cybersecurity firm Attivo Networks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Cybersecurity

CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats

The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Cloud Access Security Broker

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity
Risk & Compliance

Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity

While strengthening your organisation's external defences with the latest tools and technologies makes sound sense, it's only half a battle plan.

By Mark Perry • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass
Identity and Access Management

Protecting organisations from insider threats - Bitglass

The biggest challenge for most external threat actors is gaining access to a target organisation, but insider threats already have this.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Nearly half of all employees are willing to share business secrets
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Nearly half of all employees are willing to share business secrets

Insider threat is real, according to a new report that highlights employee behaviour around sharing corporate information.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Verizon report spotlights mitigating insider threats
Identity and Access Management

Verizon report spotlights mitigating insider threats

Companies are too often hesitant to recognise, report or take action against employees who have become a threat to their organisation.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software
Security Information and Event Management

Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software

Cybersecurity professionals could be wasting as many as 10 hours per week on tasks because of software that isn't fit for the purpose.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Insider threat vendor Securonix eyes ANZ markets with new office, reseller signings
Cybersecurity

Insider threat vendor Securonix eyes ANZ markets with new office, reseller signings

US insider threat and fraud detection vendor Securonix is eyeing up the Australian and NZ markets, as security breaches from within raise concerns.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Insider threats stories

Finance breaches highlight need for internal cyber vigilance - Bitglass
Breach Prevention

Finance breaches highlight need for internal cyber vigilance - Bitglass

The financial services sector reported the second-highest number of data breaches in the 12-month period covered by the latest OIAC report.

By Dave Shephard • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Korean insurance provider detects insider threat through AI
AI Security

Korean insurance provider detects insider threat through AI

Korean insurance provider KB Life has taken on Darktrace machine learning technology to prevent cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017