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The Insider Threat and AUKUS: Safeguarding Australia’s Strategic Partnerships

We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Insider threat is not new, but it has been turbocharged in the 21st century by advances in technology. Be it communications, computing, social media, or access to information the fact is 21st century technology (a very recent and innovative in terms of the arc of […]

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Quantum threats to critical national infrastructure – be aware but not (necessarily) afraid

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Author: Dr Rajiv Shah, MDR Security We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. In recent months you may have heard increasing discussion of the threats that quantum computing could pose to cyber security. One trigger for this was the finalisation of proposed new encryption standards by the National Institute of

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Understanding the SOCI Audit Program: Key Insights, Compliance Activities, and CIRMP Annual Report Analysis

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. On 28 November 2024, the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC), within the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), shared key updates on upcoming audit activities aimed at ensuring compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act). The compliance landscape for the security of critical infrastructure in Australia has evolved significantly

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Latest amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018: A major shift impacting critical infrastructure owners and operators

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Data storage systems that hold business critical data On 29 November 2024, the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Act 2024 (ERP Act) received Royal Assent, introducing changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act). In this article, Pentagram Advisory team

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The Cyber Security Legislative Package Decoded: Key implications for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Protecting Australia from cyber security threats and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure is an increasingly important aspect of Australia’s national security. On 29 November 2024, the Cyber Security Legislative Package received Royal Assent. This package is designed to implement seven key initiatives under the 2023–2030 Australian

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Critical Infrastructure Security: Risk of Solar Storms

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Storms on the Sun’s surface can disrupt services on Earth. Eruptions of plasma on the Sun’s volatile surface, known as coronal mass ejections (CME), can eject huge quantities of high-energy particles into space. When these particles strike the outer frontier of Earth’s atmosphere,

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Insider Threat 内部威胁 in China and Beyond: A Wake-Up Call for Organisations

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Black Market Data Services in China In November 2024, a U.S. cybersecurity company briefed analysts on their monitoring of a clutch of ‘black market’ services in China offering inexpensive access to Chinese citizens’ data. Reportedly, the sellers of these services gain access

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Positioning, Navigation, and Timing: A Security Concern for Australia’s Critical Infrastructure

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) establishes a framework for managing risks to Australia’s critical infrastructure, including the need to address security risks comprehensively. Owners and operators of critical infrastructure face a diverse range of security risks, and amongst these is Positioning, Navigation,

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One problem, many faces: what connects corruption, insider trading and workplace sabotage?

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. Introduction Each organisation is unique, yet all share a common goal: to safeguard assets and information, ensure operational continuity, maintain trust, and protect against potential threats. Organisations expect employees, executives, partners, and suppliers to exhibit desirable behaviours such as ethics, integrity, and

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May I have your attention please? QANTAS now boarding Insider Threats.

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We invite you to either listen to the article or read the below. In the past few years, Qantas faced several high-profile security incidents involving insider threats and data breaches, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in managing internal and external security risks. These incidents are part of a worrying trend at Qantas, with insider threats emerging not

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