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Ever feel like cyber threats change as often as Leo DiCaprio changes his girlfriends? It can be daunting to decide what to prioritise. The reality is, while the threats remain similar, our approach to tackling them is evolving.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising cybersecurity, offering advanced tools for threat detection and response. But it's not just about technology; the human element is crucial too. Effective cyber awareness training can make all the difference in preventing breaches and ensuring your team knows how to respond to potential threats.

Focusing on common threats like ransomware and phishing is essential, but understanding zero trust principles and the role of your people in cyber resilience can significantly impact your organisation's security maturity. By staying ahead of these threats, you protect sensitive data and maintain operational continuity.

Tune in to our discussion to gain valuable knowledge and ensure your business is well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Ordinarily, we serve up articles that are relevant to specific roles in your organisation.  But Cybersecurity touches quite literally all of us - especially in the era of AI. So, in this edition, we've got three articles that we think will be useful no matter what your job is!

How to turn your IT department into AI enablers

While AI technologies promise many things to many people, they also come with warning tags that range from cybersecurity risks to AI ethical considerations and principles. Implementing a (well-understood) line-of-business application is a far different proposition, and the implications of getting AI ‘wrong’ are far-reaching.

So, it’s little wonder if both your cybersecurity and IT teams are reluctant to move quickly and enable the business to embrace the innovations AI can bring...

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Why assessments are an essential part of your journey

A cybersecurity assessment is not unlike getting your car regularly checked and serviced. The objective is to help maintain and improve its current condition, upgrade weak mechanical and structural components, optimise performance, and make sure it’s set up for multiple drivers (with varying experience and skills). And, of course, to keep it in a state of readiness to navigate the hazardous roads ahead.

Just as you wouldn‘t risk lives by driving a poorly maintained car, neither should you risk your business by taking shortcuts to cybersecurity...

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Why you should SOC it to cybercriminals, regardless of your size

Cybercriminals are democratic at heart. Small businesses can expect as many cyberattacks (if not more) as mid-large organisations. Yet worryingly, 50% of the smallest companies (by revenue) say they don’t – or don’t know – if they have the resources to meet their cyber objectives. Protecting your organisation effectively requires trained professionals and specialist tools and platforms to monitor, hunt, and manage threats, safeguard data, respond to incidents, remediate damage, and enforce governance.

This is where a SOC comes in...

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This edition of Spotlight On focuses on the current cybersecurity trends facing the shores of Australia and New Zealand, including:

• Cybersecurity trends and threats in 2024
• Importance of Zero Trust and internal data security
• Common organisational mistakes and training strategies
• Cybersecurity assessments and Security Maturity

Our cloud, infrastructure and security solution specialist, Travis Hoult, delves into the evolving cyber landscape, highlighting the rise of Zero Trust architecture and the critical need for internal data security, particularly in the context of AI and SharePoint. He discusses the increasing prevalence of ransomware attacks and the #soPHISHticated nature of modern phishing attempts. Travis also addresses common organisational pitfalls in cybersecurity, emphasising the importance of effective employee training and the necessity of staying updated with patch management. Finally, he explains the value of comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, outlining how these tools can help organisations identify vulnerabilities, prioritise improvements, and enhance their overall security posture cost-effectively.

00:00	Introduction
00:31	What are the major trends in cybersecurity we're seeing in 2024 in Australia and New Zealand?
02:24	What kinds of threats are most prevalent this year?
04:25	How do these trends compare to previous years?
07:08	What are some common mistakes organisations make in their cybersecurity efforts?
10:59	What are the top recommendations for organisations to improve their cybersecurity posture?
13:58	Fusion5's approach to cybersecurity assessments.

 

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