Cybersecurity
CISO recommendations to securing your organisation in 2020
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“To build cyber resilience you need to have a strong technology partner that can help you build a vision and advise you not only on the best technology choices but how to address the Processes and People part of the cybersecurity equation.” David Stockdale, The University of Queensland With the COVID-19…
How Tapping on Tech Will Carry Your Business Through COVID-19 to Success
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Countries around the world are taking cautious steps to reopen their societies and economies as the repercussions of COVID-19 are just beginning to become clear. With the toll in Asia Pacific estimated at US$2.7 trillion in losses, companies need to brace for deep uncertainties ahead. In the face…
Establish your first lines of defence with Cisco DUO & Umbrella
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The Australian Government recently announced an increase in the malicious cyber activity against Australian networks and the current targeting of organisations by a sophisticated cyber actor, raising the alarm for many businesses across the country. Further to this, the Federal Government will…
A 5 Step Guide to Minimizing Your SMB’s Cyber Risk Exposure
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When it comes to the cybersecurity posture and architecture of your organization, there’s no fixed recipe for success. With the landscape in constant flux and new vulnerabilities being discovered daily (head over to Cisco Talos for the latest reports), securing your business and protecting all…
How Can SMBs Navigate Digital Transformation and Adjust To This New Normal?
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In a span of three short months, we now find ourselves working from home with meetings taking place through video conferences. For companies like Cisco that are borne out of technology when it comes to remote working, this switch comes naturally. However, being kept to the confines of our homes comes…
Why Security is the bridge between continuity and resilience for businesses
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Up until the global coronavirus pandemic, working from home was simply an option. Organizations were prepared with an 80/20 model where 80% of users worked on-premises and the remaining 20% could access remote working solutions. With no end to the lockdown in sight for many, organizations need 100…
Beyond the lock and key: What modern security looks like for small businesses
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Cybersecurity is more important than ever now that more people are working from home and businesses are adjusting to new operating models. But all too often, it gets pushed down the priority list when the focus is on simply keeping the lights on and revenue coming in the door. Unfortunately, that’s when…
Getting business ready for the new normal
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In the blink of an eye, the world as we knew it has changed. As governments across the world announce lockdowns of various proportions, companies are now having to run their operations with almost their entire teams working remotely. In many cases, they have had to make this switch overnight, or within…
The Most Common Cyberthreats of 2019 – and How to Spot the Tell-tale Signs
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‘Tis the season of resolutions – and as we charter our course for 2020, it’s also a time for reflection as business leaders for organisations large and small ask themselves, what can we learn from the year before? Where did we triumph, and where did we fall? There’s one thing that’s sure to unite the entire…