The Cyber Blog

The excitement around AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot is understandable. They promise efficiency, insight, and automation — transforming how staff work and increasing productivity in spades. What’s not to love? ...

Despite strong confidence in their preparedness, organisations in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are among the slowest globally to recover from ransomware incidents, according to findings from Crowdstrike's ...

In June 2018, British Airways (BA) suffered a major data breach due to a chain of avoidable security missteps—ultimately compromising...

We had a fantastic time at the recent Local Government IT (LGIT) conference, connecting with IT professionals across local government from all over Australia...

Let’s be honest — backup and recovery rarely make the top of the “cutting-edge tech” list. It doesn’t have the same buzz as AI, Zero Trust, or XDR. It’s often seen as a checkbox — something you set and forget..

As organisations race to modernise their tech stacks—adopting microservices, automation, and AI-driven systems—machine...

In healthcare environments, identity is everything.It’s the key to accessing patient records, prescribing medications, viewing lab results...

As we have mentioned in earlier articles, Cybersecurity compliance isn’t just about passing audits—it’s about enabling secure business operations effectively...

So many businesses are adopting hybrid work practices and cloud-first strategies – and with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, organisations need more...

Identity & Access Control is Central to Zero Trust. Cloud computing, remote work, and sophisticated cyber threats are rapidly changing the face of the security perimeter...

As we evolve how we operate, changing the way we work and how we access our networks, traditional perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient on its own...

Lack of control over security measures in the supply chain is one of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. When organisations...

It Started with a Single Click: How a Brisbane Accounting Firm Lost $120,000 in Hours...

When most small and mid-sized business (SMB) owners think about cyberattacks, they imagine a scenario that only happens...

Many small and medium-sized businesses assume that solid cybersecurity is only for big players with big budgets. But that’s a dangerous myth—and one that’s leaving many SMBs vulnerable...

Cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for big corporations—it’s a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. Yet, more than half of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)...

In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, the difference between surviving and thriving can come down to one question...

We’re all better off when work feels safe, welcoming, and fair for everyone—no matter who you are or how you identify. That’s why it’s important for workplaces...

Nitrogen Ransomware Hits Financial Firms in UK, US & Canada – Is Australia Next in Line?...

In May this year, Marks & Spencer—an iconic British retailer—suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of over 9 million customers and employees...

Having worked with firewalls for nearly three decades, I've come to realise that many people focus solely on the initial cost of the licence or hardware when purchasing a firewall ...

The use of cloud infrastructure had firmly embedded itself into the core of IT strategies across organisations of every size ...

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in both personal and professional settings, concerns about its potential misuse are intensifying ...

In Checkpoint’s 2025 Security Report, it was confirmed that Ransomware remained the most significant ...

Industry 4.0—also called the Fourth Industrial Revolution or 4IR—refers to the integration of digital technologies ...

What Every Executive Must Learn From The Australian Super Cyber Attack ...

A recent report, 2025 Predictions, by Arctic Wolf Labs, noted a significant increase in business risk in 2025 as threat actors ramped up ...

There are a plethora of different attack vectors – all with different functions and varied approaches – so how do you protect your business ...

Alert fatigue occurs when analysts, face an overwhelming number of alerts or notifications ...

In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires more than ...

Backing up your Microsoft 365 (M365), Teams, and SharePoint environments is crucial for several reasons: ...

Securing Your Remote Workforce in one Simple Step – Seccom Global have teamed up with Leading Security Vendor Checkpoint ...

In today’s digital world, every business needs a robust Cybersecurity Strategy ...

Security firm Darktrace has shined light on an emerging ransomware...

Protecting your backups from ransomware is essential...

What is the SMB1001 Standard – and why do I want it?...

The critical importance of backup and recovery in any cyber resilience plan cannot be overstated...

Why Businesses Should Evolve Their Backup Strategy to Seccom Global’s Cloud-First Model, powered by COVE...

It certainly appears of late that we are seeing more and more instances where firmware and software updates go horribly...

Seccom Global, a leading Australian Managed Security Services Provider and Fortinet Platinum Partner since 2003...