Mission Critical - Optus - Data security Case Study - Owen Matheson
The largest data breach in Australian history to date. What can we learn from it and become more vigilant with our procedures and policies going forward.
Most experts believe hackers accessed corporate data via publicly accessible APIs. It is suspected that Optus had an application programming interface (API) available online that did not require authorization or authentication to access private customer data. Weak API security is a global issue, with Gartner predicting API security will be the most common threat vector in 2022.
Takeaways - Following the breach, what lessons can organizations take away to prevent an attack as cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated?
Introspectus - Ways to Achieve Essential Eight Compliance - Michael Hawkins
The threat of cyber-attack is a persistent and growing concern for organisations of all sizes and industries. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) had developed a set of strategies, known as the “Essential Eight”, to help organisations protect themselves. These strategies are designed to counteract the most common and severe cyber threats, and they have been shown to be effective in reducing the likelihood of a successful attack.
We will discuss the realities of achieving the required Maturity Level of the Essential Eight Model, complications and contradictions within the control definitions, and other obstructions to getting it done, based on existing client case studies.
Then we look at different approaches to assessing your environment for maturity compliance and, of course, when you identify gaps, how do you remediate.
Owen Matheson
Own is a passionate connector, entrepreneur, strategic advisor and investor with a focus on win/win strategic partnerships between software companies at an inflection point poised to make a difference and mid to large private SME’S seeking new capabilities and diversified revenue streams to unlock transformational growth for both parties. Connecting together potentially innovation challenged, resource rich to partner with innovation rich, resourced challenged in investment and growth focussed partnerships with his Aligned Equity team.
Through Mission Critical, Owen and his team are committed to the Cyber, security and adjacent sectors to develop a resilient supply chain. Developing sovereign capability wherever possible, resulting in empowering Australian entrepreneurs to create australian owned, game changing IP, jobs, particularly in our regional areas as we encourage a skilled, distributed Cyber & technology workforce.
Michael Hawkins
Michael has a career in Information Technology spanning more than 40 years across a wide variety of roles, both technical and management. Today, he uses his technical background in applications development, database administration and project management to support his product management and marketing of new technologies and products.
Michael is an international speaker and certified trainer, has a Bachelor and Master’s degrees in IT and Business. He is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (formerly AIM) and an Honorary Life Member and Certified Professional of the Australian Computer Society.
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