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Many IT security decision-makers think the leadership of businesses overlook the role of cybersecurity in business success, according to a new global survey of security professionals which also revealed a disconnect between security and business goals.

GUEST OPINION by Craig Somerville, Founder and CEO of Somerville: .As Australian businesses map out their plans for 2023, it’s worth taking time to consider the key technological trends that will shape the year ahead.

GUEST OPINION by Joanne Wong, Vice President International Marketing – APJ and EMEA at LogRhythm: In the wake of a high-profile spate of cyberattacks that struck organisations around the world during 2022, business leaders are placing very high priority on IT security as they make plans for the new year.

Nine Cybersecurity Predictions For The Year Ahead

GUEST OPINION by Ashley Diffey, Head of Asia Pacific and Japan at Ping Identity:  As Australian organisations dust themselves off from the challenges of 2022 and formulate plans for the year ahead, there are a range of key technological trends that will shape their chosen strategies.

COMPANY NEWS: Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security has once again innovated the way industrial and ICS cybersecurity solutions are adopted. With the introduction of OnePass, the industry’s first completely integrated hardware and software as a service model for OT and IoT security, customers can purchase and deploy solutions that meet them where they are today, with the flexibility to easily evolve with ever changing needs tomorrow.

GUEST OPINION: When it comes to technology, daily life for Australian mid-sized business are filled with both opportunities and challenges.

GUEST OPINION: Faced with a rapidly evolving threat landscape and the increasing likelihood of falling victim to an attack, growing numbers of organisations are taking a more proactive approach to their IT security.

GUEST OPINION by Luke Smith, Regional Account Director, Barracuda MSP:  As Australian businesses plan for the year ahead, many are grappling with the best way to manage a constantly evolving IT security threat landscape. Indeed, research finds 83% of SMBs in Australia feel exposed to cyber threats and the figure is even higher for SMBs in New Zealand at 87%.

Having invested significant sums in IT security equipment and software over many years, a growing number of Australian businesses are looking to take a different approach.

GUEST OPINION by Tilly Travers, Sophos: Even the most carefully planned ransomware attacks don’t always go according to plan.

GUEST OPINION by Craig Somerville, Managing Director and CEO, Somerville:  The benefits offered by the adoption of cloud computing are now well understood, however many IT managers are still struggling to put a clear migration strategy in place.

GUEST OPINION by Simon Howe, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific, LogRhythm: As businesses come to terms with the reality of operating amid the legacy of COVID-19, many are realising their old approach to IT security is no longer up to the task.

ICT professional association ISACA is offering a new certification which it says gives IT professionals the scope to boost their skillset in top emerging technologies and ensure their knowledge is up to date.

GUEST OPINION by Ashley Diffey, Ping Identity Country Manager Australia, New Zealand and Japan: Since the early days of the information technology revolution, the task of ensuring effective digital security has relied on the humble password. Used to confirm an individual’s identity, they’ve acted as the keys to vital systems and data stores.

GUEST OPINION by Simon Howe, Vice President Sales – APAC, LogRhythm: With large numbers of people now sitting in home offices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, attention is turning to what this means when it comes to achieving effective IT security.

GUEST OPINION by Budd Ilic, ANZ Country Manager, Zscaler:  Implemented with little warning amid the viral pandemic, remote working is likely to remain a fixture within government departments and agencies in the months and years ahead. The problem is that many are alarmingly underprepared for the change.

GUEST OPINION: Most Australian businesses have deployed tools and services to improve their IT security, yet many remain vulnerable due to one key factor: human beings.

GUEST OPINION: Most Australian businesses have deployed tools and services to improve their IT security, yet many remain vulnerable due to one key factor: human beings.

GUEST OPINION by Budd Ilic, ANZ Country Manager, Zscaler: The benefits of cloud platforms are now well understood within most organisations, however some IT teams are still hesitant to adopt due to the subject of security.

GUEST OPINION by Budd Ilic, ANZ Country Manager, Zscaler: The benefits of cloud platforms are now well understood within most organisations, however some IT teams are still hesitant to adopt due to the subject of security.