Reframing email security strategies for 2023
The Australian Government’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2022 reported that losses from business compromised email (BEC) scams are up 21% from the previous year, reaching A$98 million, with the national average loss per successful BEC exceeding A$64,000. The report noted that “despite the best efforts of law enforcement agencies, only a small fraction of BEC […]
80% of organisations plan to consolidate cybersecurity under one vendor
Approximately 80% of organisations plan to consolidate cybersecurity solutions under one vendor over the next three years, according to Microsoft Hong Kong citing a recent company survey. Quoting from the same survey, the company said 88% of organisations that consolidated their security portfolio report to having reduced their breach risk. “Given the breadth of challenges […]
Experience reigns supreme in the talent war
Multi-process human resource outsourcing (MPHRO) deals are on the rise again in 2022 as enterprises seek end-to-end services that include talent acquisition and development and that keep employee experience at the core. MPHRO providers are continuing to make investments in next-generation technologies, automation and analytics, and are also adding an experience layer to their products […]
Cyberthreats and IT governance are top concerns for auditors in 2023
The Gartner 2023 Audit Plan Hot Spots Report identifies the top 12 risk focus areas for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) to help them identify risks to their organisations and plan audit coverage for the coming year. 2023 audit plan hot spots Cyberthreats IT Governance Data Governance Third-Party Risk Management Organisational Resilience Environmental, Social and Governance […]