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Why Your Business Needs to Pay Attention to the Metaverse
When we say the “Metaverse”, your first thought might be: the Meta-who? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. The metaverse is a relatively new phenomenon, but it’s speeding into reality at a lightning pace.

Proven Ways to Mitigate the Cost of a Data Breach
Data breaches are becoming increasingly expensive for business. According to research, the average cost of a data breach in Australia is $3.35 million per breach, an increase of 9.8% year on year. No

Excellent Ways to Fight the Rise in Mobile Malware
It’s no surprise that mobile malware attacks are on the rise. In the modern world, many of us are glued to our phones – both for work and leisure purposes. Cybercriminals know this,

Helpful Tips for Conducting an Effective Year-end Technology Review
Digital tools are the lifeblood of the modern organisation. No matter what sector you operate in, or how big or small your company is, you undoubtedly rely on a conglomerate of different technology

Four Considerations for Balancing Access Security With User Convenience
It’s a well known fact that stolen passwords are a favourite tactic among hackers looking to break into a company. In fact, research indicates that compromised passwords are the most common trigger for

What Cybersecurity Trends Do You Need to Watch for in 2023?
Cybersecurity has become ‘make or break’ for businesses. With threats on the rise and ever evolving in sophistication, it’s more important than ever for organisations to adequately secure their networks, applications and data.

3 Ways to Use Conditional Access to Improve Cybersecurity
Even as some Australians return to the office, it’s clear that hybrid work is here to stay. Research indicates that just a third of Australian companies are encouraging employees to come to the

How to Safely Allow Employees to Use Personal Devices for Work (BYOD)
Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are becoming more common across Australian workplaces. It’s easy to see why. Enabling employees to use their own mobile devices at work has a host of benefits,

4 Reasons to Consider Passwordless Authentication for Your Business
Passwords have been used to establish identities and maintain security since the beginning of recorded history. Roman soldiers reportedly used passwords to gain access to certain cities and fortresses in their glory days

How Can We Reduce Insider Threat Risk?
It is not unusual for IT security teams to get so focused on stopping external cyberattacks that they fail to see possible risks within their businesses and, as such, miss attacks coming from

6 Reasons Employees Are Your Biggest Threat to Network Security
Most businesses rely on firewalls, data encryption, and antivirus software as their primary security measures. Well, that’s the problem in itself. They are all created to prevent cyber thieves from accessing your systems,

How To Limit Network Exposure When a Work Device Is Lost Or Stolen
Statistics show that 79.60% of office/workplace devices, especially mobile phones, are taken, and no business wants to even think of what can happen if their mobile device is stolen. It’s not a comfortable

