Beware small business cyber criminals are gunning for you. It is not just the big corporations or tech giants getting attacked. Annette Densham sat down with Taminda Polle, founder of Cyber IS to get the lowdown on how businesses can better protect themselves. Any business that uses the cloud, email or has a website can… Read more »
As Aussies prepare to trade their keyboards for beach towels this summer, a less festive group is gearing up for peak season – cyber scammers, the Grinches of the festive period for small to medium businesses, so how can you make sure your business stays safe? asks Mark Anderson, National Security Officer at Microsoft… Read more »
Cybersecurity is not a big business imperative, it is an everyone imperative, says cyber expert Taminda Polle, founder of Cyber IS. So what are the dangers for small businesses and how do they ensure they are not at risk? Beware small business, cyber criminals are gunning for you. It is not just the big… Read more »
We’ve all heard the business maxim ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’, and while that is true of many situations, a lack of preparation and practice means, in the event of a cybersecurity incident, the impact can be vastly magnified, says Mark Jones, Senior Partner, Tesserent. The cost of cybersecurity incidents in Australia continues… Read more »
The Albanese Government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses to strengthen their cyber security resilience. The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy will introduce targeted support for small and medium businesses, acknowledging their vulnerability to cyber incidents. Recognising that cyber attacks can inflict serious financial and reputational damage, the government… Read more »
The excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be palpable for consumers and businesses. These shopping extravaganzas offer small businesses the perfect opportunity to boost their sales and attract new customers. However, small businesses must stay legally compliant amidst the flurry of discounts and deals, advises Shalini Nandan-Singh, founder of Legally Shalini. 5… Read more »
We can all agree by now that cyber breaches are as likely, if not more likely than any other risk in business. Most organisations have either been breached or soon will be. The only uncertainty is the level of resulting financial and reputational damage incurred from a cyber attack, writes Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical… Read more »
Love them or hate them, spreadsheets help keep us organised. But if your business is using them to store sensitive employee data, you may want to muscle up. Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to spreadsheets. As we rely ever more on collaboration tools in the age of hybrid work, anywhere where we… Read more »
“Cyber security is like having your first baby. You can injure it in many ways, and everyone has an opinion on your actions. Ultimately though, it requires a village to take care of it.” This was the analogy that Kate Pounder from the Tech Council used at a recent panel session during the COSBOA… Read more »
A backup is a digital copy of your business’ most important information, which might be anything from trade secrets and company policies, to growth plans and client data. While it’s essential to have a backup, it can also put your business at risk in a cyber attack. Backup systems are often the easiest thing… Read more »
2023 is the year cyber criminals are getting smarter. They’re more organised and highly sophisticated, homing in on their targets. As a small business owner, it’s tempting to think why me? Why would a cyber criminal target me? writes Phil Parisis, Head of Product and Sales at My Business, but don’t be fooled …… Read more »
From a dodgy email invoice to an online phone system hack, these cases show just how easy it is for small businesses to fall victim to cyber attacks – and why cyber insurance for small business matters. No business owner wakes up expecting a cyber attack. Until, one day, an invoice comes through that looks legit.… Read more »
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