Data Security
Learnings from business email compromise and payment scams
Over the last few months, I’ve helped with several incident response cases involving impersonation fraud and business email compromise. The businesses involved were different in size and industry, but they all had one thing in common: handling and processing reasonable amounts of money. This makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals who engage in social engineering…
Read MoreImprove your Data Security and Privacy : Six Step Process
Australian Data Privacy Act Reforms – Aug 2024 The Australian Data Privacy reforms are about to come into affect at the end of August 2024. So there has never been a better time to get your organisations’s data security and privacy controls in check than now! If you missed what the reforms are about here…
Read MoreData Privacy: What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII) In a world where personal information is constantly being shared and disseminated online, protecting your privacy has become more important than ever. Understanding what constitutes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is crucial in safeguarding your sensitive data. From your name and address to your superannuation number and banking details, PII…
Read MoreData Privacy in Australia: Safeguard Your Personal Data
Data privacy has become a critical concern for individuals and businesses in an increasingly interconnected digital world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Australia, where safeguarding online information is paramount. With cyber threats increasing and data breaches becoming more frequent, protecting sensitive data has become imperative for Australians. In this article, we delve into…
Read MoreData De-Identification: Balancing Privacy, Efficacy & Cybersecurity
Companies must do a delicate dance between consumer privacy protection, upholding their product’s efficacy, and de-risking cyber breaches to run the business.
Read MoreData Privacy – It’s time to act
What is the Australian data privacy act? The Privacy Act 1988 was introduced to promote and protect the privacy of individuals and to regulate how Australian Government agencies and organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, and some other organisations that handle personal information. The Privacy Act includes 13 Australian Privacy Principles…
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