ISACA Stories - Page 4

Kiwi Stories

ISACA stories

Security Operations Centres

Increasing cyber resilience through CISM training in NZ

We must invest in developing skilled cybersecurity professionals to sustain and build upon this positive momentum.

By Andrew Smith • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Global Stories

ISACA stories

Supply Chain

Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Generative AI

AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations

Global poll by ISACA reveals 85% of digital trust professionals believe their AI skills need boosting and 40% of organisations lack AI training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

Tesserent Academy & ALC gain ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation

Tesserent Academy and ALC Training, leading cyber solutions bodies, secure ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation in an Australian first, marking a significant milestone for cybersecurity training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

Oceania privacy pros predict budget cuts, reveals 2024 ISACA survey

Over half of Oceania's privacy sector professionals predict budget cuts in 2024, accentuating global fears over underfunding and widespread misunderstanding of compliance obligations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Fintech

Dr Kevin Tham appointed first CISO at Australian fintech Rich Data Co

Dr Kevin Tham, a veteran in information security, becomes the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Australian fintech Rich Data Co to improve cyber security risk and resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA

Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023

Data Privacy

ANZ lacks privacy obligations understanding, finds ISACA

ISACA Privacy in Practice 2023 survey shows only 35% respondents in Australia and New Zealand confident of their organisation's ability to ensure data privacy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023

Digital Transformation

Report highlights gaps in trust between enterprises and consumers

ISACA defines digital trust as the confidence in the integrity of relationships, interactions and transactions among providers and consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

ISACA stories

EduTech

ACS & ISACA extend partnership to boost IT skills in Australia

The Australian Computer Society and ISACA have renewed their MoU to tackle the global IT skills shortage and enhance benefits for their combined 227,000 global members.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

EduTech

ACS & ISACA extend partnership to address IT skills shortage

ACS and ISACA extend their MoU to boost member benefits and tackle the global IT skills shortage, aiming to enhance training, advocacy, and digital trust.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Displays

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

EduTech

IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks

A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber

The new Labour government's tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

Data Privacy

ISACA unveils Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework to support business resilience

ISACA unveils innovative Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF), a global collaboration that enhances digital trust in businesses after four years in the making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service

Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024