Many organisations hold sensitive data. Just as some improve defences and get more secure, others become more prone to attack by hackers seeking out valuable yet vulnerable low hanging fruit. This was highlighted late last year with attacks reportedly...
Read MoreThis time last year we blogged about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The context back then was the end of COVID-19 restrictions and the fragility of supply chains. We spoke both in terms of the instability in supply chains and the ransomware threats...
Read MoreWe recently blogged about industry events that Huntsman Security attended during September, and a survey we ran regarding challenges faced by attendees when it comes to ransomware and cyber insurance. We have analysed the survey results and produced...
Read MoreIn the UK, September kicked off for Huntsman Security with attendance at a number of events as speakers, exhibitors, attendees or all three. The lively discourse, networking and exchange of ideas and views of Sept 22 were a wonderful change from the...
Read MoreThere is growing talk in cyber security circles of a technique called “purple teaming”. The benefits sit beside red teaming and blue teaming in the emerging discourse. But purple teaming isn’t a form of security assessment espoused by Prince...
Read MoreJust a week after predicting more joint advisories here comes another useful publication from the cyber security teams of US, UK, Australia et al and their intelligence agencies. This time the advisory covers the risks relating to managed services...
Read MoreLast week there was a joint advisory issued by multiple National Security Agencies in response to the ongoing rise in cyber-attacks globally. The document: referenced the top 15 vulnerabilities routinely exploited by malicious actors in 2021; highlighted...
Read MoreIn late November 2021 an APRA Insight report noted that it expected boards to have the same level of confidence and capability in reviewing IT cyber security issues as any other business issue. It also noted that during the preceding period, described...
Read MoreKeen campers, scouts and even the Swiss Army know – that a good penknife is indispensable. This simple device has mitigated many a disaster at one point in time or another. Whether it’s to cut through a bit of string, tighten a screw or simply...
Read MoreIn light of recent world events, many governments are strongly advising organisations to monitor for cyber-threats and take steps to enhance their cyber security posture. In Australia, this advice has come in the form of the latest ACSC advisory dated...
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