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84% of Shoppers Choose Bargains over Data Security
A new report has emerged claiming that 84% of online shoppers would choose bargain prices over concerns of data security, highlighting the dangers of online
Telstra Faces Fine for Exploiting Indigenous Customers
Telstra has conceded that it practiced ‘unconscionable conduct’ to the ACCC who is now targeting Telstra for exploiting Indigenous customers, with the telco now facing
ISO 27001 Controls: What Is Annex A:17?
What ISO 27001:2013 gives you is a best-practice method of implementing an information security management system (ISMS) to keep your organisation safe, and the data of
Home Depot Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $23 Million
Hardware chain Home Depot has settled a data breach lawsuit for more than AUD $23 million (USD $17.5 million) after the chain had its point-of-sale
Scamwatch Issues Christmas Warning as Scams Jump 42%
Scamwatch has moved to issue a Christmas warning after noting the damage bill from scams was up 42%, urging Christmas shoppers to be vigilant of
ISO 27001 Controls: What Is Annex A:16?
ISO 27001:2013 is the master shield that protects information security within the integrated systems. At Best Practice, ISO 27001:2013 standard is easily available for certification
Calls for Safety Regulation After 4th Delivery Rider Death
Calls for emergency safety regulation into the gig economy have emerged after the 4th delivery rider death in the space of two months in Sydney
9 Preparation Tips to Enhance Strategic Planning in 2021
Today, we’re going to cover 9 preparation tips to enhance your strategic planning in 2021. With planning for 2021 right around the corner, we jumped
One in Five People Hit by Identity Theft in 2020: Report
A new report has emerged stating that identity theft has hit one in five people for the year of 2020, as constant scams and hacks
ISO 27001 Controls: What Is Annex A:15?
ISO 27001:2013 is an internationally recognized Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard. ISO 27001:2013 Controls under the Annex. A:15 – Supplier Relationships – is all
Insurer Sets Aside $865M for Business COVID Payouts
Insurer IAG has announced it has set aside $865 million for small business payouts that were impacted by the COVID pandemic, after a landmark court
Hedge Fund Collapses After Paying Cybercriminals $8.7 Million
A Sydney-based hedge fund has been forced to close its doors after paying cybercriminals more than $8.7 million in fake invoices, signaling the importance of
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:14?
Today we’re going to be talking about ISO 27001 and its controls, unpacking the question of what is Annex A:14. ISO 27001 has a number
E-Commerce Giants Sign New Product Safety Pledge
A collection of e-commerce giants have announced a new product safety pledge, designed to ensure Australians are protected from purchasing unsafe goods online, and can
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:13?
Information Security – ISO 27001:2015 and its controls – like Annex A:13 -focus on securing information from unauthorized access, to ensure that your organisation remains
Electric Vehicles Interest Up 500% After UK Petrol Ban
Interest in electric vehicles is up around 500% after the UK announced a ban on petrol and diesel-powered vehicles by 2030, according to automotive media
ISO 27001 Controls- What is Annex A:12?
Annex A represents the series of controls and objectives needed to implement ISO 27001 ISMS. Annex A:12 is all about the Operations Security. Its main
How Can You Tackle Burnout at Work?
As we reach the tail end of 2020, it’s essential that we talk about how you can tackle burnout at work, and how to identify
ABS Notes Sizeable Recovery and Business Confidence
The ABS has released its latest dataset that shows signs of a sizeable recovery and increased business confidence across the board in the Australian economy.
The UK to Stop Sales of Diesel and Petrol Cars by 2030
The UK has revised its timeline and said it will stop the sales of diesel and petrol cars by 2030, aiming to kick-start its ‘green
Apple to Pay $113 Million For Slowing Older iPhones
Apple has agreed to a second payment of $113 million after it was found to have been slowing down the speed of older iPhones after
Data Breaches on Healthcare Sector Expected to Triple
A new report has emerged claiming that data breaches targeting the healthcare sector are expected to triple in 2021, signaling the importance of information security
How Do ISO Management Systems Improve Profitability?
As we move toward the tail-end of 2020, I think it’s worth asking the question of how do ISO management systems improve the profitability of
Is Rapid Growth Causing Havoc and Missed Opportunities?
Is rapid business growth causing havoc and missed opportunities? Systemizing your company is a proven solution As a business owner/ leader or entrepreneur, how often
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:11?
The set of ISO 27001 controls Annex A:11 focuses on physical and environmental security programs. It defines the various controls that protect organizations from loss
Facebook Scam Exploiting 13 Million Records Exposed
A Facebook scam exploiting more than 13 million records has been exposed by cyber security researchers who said that hundreds of thousands of Facebook users
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:10?
Today we’re going to discuss Annex 10 of the ISO 27001:2013 Controls. Annex 10 is all about Cryptography controls and it’s implementation, to ensure that
NSW Hands Out $100 Vouchers to Spur Recovery
The NSW government has announced it will hand out $100 vouchers in an effort to spur an economic recovery in the hospitality, entertainment and tourism
Mental Illness Costing Economy $220 Billion Annually
A new report from the Productivity Commission has said that mental illness is costing Australia’s economy more than $220 billion annually, marking one of the
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:9?
Today we’re going to be talking about the set of ISO 27001 Controls, and explore what Annex A:9 is in the context of information security
Ticketmaster Fined $2.2 Million For Data Breach
Global ticket seller Ticketmaster has been fined AUD $2.2 million for failing to prevent a data breach that resulted in a controversy that impacted more
Explained: The Five Levels of Market Sophistication
Today, we’re going to be talking about the five levels of market sophistication, and how understanding these pillars will help you to more effectively connect
28 Million Drivers Licences Leaked in Texas Data Breach
Reports are emerging that 28 million drivers licences have been leaked in a massive data breach originating in Texas after an insurance company connected to
The Vatican Fighting Cyber Attacks On Its Archives
The Vatican has announced that it is currently fighting cyber attacks with both information security strategies and technologies to protect a number of invaluable items
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:8?
What is Annex A:8? The A:8 clause of Annex A inside ISO 27001 is all about managing your business’s assets. It lists a set of
Deutsche Bank Pitches 5% Work From Home ‘Privilege’ Tax
Analysts at Deutsche Bank have proposed a new 5% tax on individuals choosing to work from home, saying the money raised could be passed onto
Woolworths Makes 100% Renewable Power Pledge
Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced a 100% renewable power pledge that will see all of its operations powered by renewable energy by 2025. The announcement
Transparent Supply Chains for UK Companies in New Law
Boris Johnson’s government is mandating transparent supply chains for all UK companies in a new law hoping to tackle the rate of illegally obtained raw
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:7?
Annex A of ISO 27001 is an essential tool for managing security. In the third blog of ISO Controls in Annex A, Today we will discuss Control A:7
350,000 Amazon Ring Doorbells Recalled For Catching Fire
More than 350,000 Amazon Ring Doorbells have been recalled after reports of a number of units catching fire, which prompted the U.S. consumer protection agency
90% of Capacity Added to Grid in 2020 From Renewables
A new report has emerged stating that around 90% of the capacity added to the global grid in 2020 came from renewables, as the proliferation
Hackers Selling Access to Pakistani Airlines’ Network
Reports are emerging that hackers are selling access to Pakistani Airlines’ network after a group of researchers discovered a marketplace listing offering access to the
Is Fear Getting in the Way of Your Business Growth?
Is self-doubt, fear, and insecurity getting in the way of your business growth? I’m sure every entrepreneur, leader and business owner has spent countless nights
ISO 27001 Controls: What is Annex A:6?
In our last blog we have discussed, ISO Controls for Annex A:5 regarding Information security Today, we will explore more on the Annex A:6, which
Amazon Facing Antitrust Fines For Misusing Customer Data
E-commerce giant Amazon is facing antitrust fines after being accused of misusing customer data to assert dominance, with the European Union leveling charges against Amazon
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