In the cinematic version of cybersecurity, the “insider threat” is almost always a dramatic figure. They are the disgruntled former employee stealing trade secrets at midnight, or the corporate spy planting malware on a server farm. These narratives make for excellent thrillers, but they create a dangerous blind spot for business leaders. The reality of […]
Insider Threats vs. Negligent Insiders: Knowing the Difference Read More »
For decades, the cybersecurity industry has been predicting the “death of the password.” In 2026, we are finally watching the funeral procession. Driven by the FIDO Alliance and the ubiquity of biometric sensors on consumer devices, “Passkeys” have rapidly moved from a niche standard to the default authentication method for millions of users. The promise
Beyond the Password: Managing Identity in a “Passkey-First” World Read More »
It is a scenario that plays out in corporate headquarters every Friday afternoon. An employee resigns, or perhaps they are let go. The HR team processes the paperwork, conducts an exit interview, and notifies IT. At 5:00 PM sharp, the IT administrator clicks a button in Active Directory or Okta, disabling the user’s primary account.
Offboarding is the New Perimeter: The Insider Risk of Ex-Employees Read More »
For the past decade, the cybersecurity industry has been obsessed with the human element. We run phishing simulations, enforce biometric checks, and mandate complex passwords for every employee. Yet, while we were busy locking the front door, the back wall was being dismantled by an army of ghosts. In 2025, human users are a vast
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) for Multi-Cloud Read More »
When “seeing is believing” becomes your biggest security vulnerability The call came in on a Friday afternoon. The face on the video conference was familiar; it was the Chief Financial Officer. The voice was unmistakable, capturing the specific cadence and tone the finance team heard every week. The request was urgent but plausible: a secret
Deepfakes in the Enterprise: The New Era of CEO Fraud Read More »
As businesses scale their operations in today’s digitally connected world, the cybersecurity threat landscape has become increasingly complex and dangerous. Growing businesses face unique challenges in securing their infrastructure while managing limited resources, making strategic technology stack decisions critical for long-term success. This comprehensive guide examines the essential components of a robust security technology stack
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional perimeter-based security models are proving increasingly inadequate against sophisticated cyber threats. Organizations are experiencing an unprecedented shift toward data-centric security architecture — a paradigm that focuses on protecting the data itself rather than merely securing networks, applications, or infrastructure perimeters. This architectural approach recognizes that data, as the
Data-Centric Security Architecture: Building Resilience Through Data-Focused Protection Read More »
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges as they migrate critical workloads to the cloud. The need for robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures has never been more critical. Security is one of the most important aspects of any architecture. Good security provides confidentiality, integrity, and availability assurances against deliberate attacks
Reference Architectures for Secure Cloud Deployments Read More »
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Australian businesses are increasingly turning to cloud solutions to drive innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency. In Q3 FY 2024 (ended March 31, 2024), Microsoft reported in its Microsoft Q3 FY 2024 Earnings Release, a 31 percent year-over-year increase in revenue from Azure and other cloud services, contributing to a
Azure Security Best Practices for Australian Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025 Read More »
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical business imperative rather than a mere IT concern. As organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the complexity and sophistication of cyber threats continue to escalate, creating significant challenges for businesses attempting to manage security internally. The strategic decision of whether to outsource security operations
Managed Security Services: When to Outsource Read More »