Step by Step - How We Identified an ASP.Net XSS Filter Bypass
During a recent grey box web application penetration test, our experienced testing team uncovered a significant vulnerability, here is what we did...
Insights
The Future Of Cybersecurity in 2023 & Beyond
Businesses need to stay informed about the latest developments in cybersecurity. Read on to explore the future of cybersecurity in 2023 and beyond.
Privilege & Identity Access Management
Multi Factor Authentication: A Simple Step That Signficantly Reduces Risk
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is becoming an essential and mandatory step toward significantly reducing risk. But what is MFA and how does it...
Proactive Cybersecurity
Common mistakes in cyber incident response planning
Discover three common mistakes in cyber incident response planning and how you can avoid them.
Business continuity, contingency planning and disaster recovery: What’s the difference?
Learn the difference between business continuity, contingency planning & disaster recovery, and why it’s important for your business to plan for...
Cybersecurity Strategy
How Much Does Cybersecurity Cost?
Businesses have started to realise the importance of a robust cybersecurity function. So how much does cybersecurity cost?
Cyber Security
Ecommerce Security: 5 Key Ways To Safeguard Your Online Business
Businesses in the e-commerce industry need to prioritise their information security. Learn about five key ways to safeguard your online business.
Cybersecurity Strategy
10 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Cyber Attack
Use these 10 tips to protect your business from cybersecurity attack. Learn from the experts in cybersecurity services to boost your cyber defenses!
Cybersecurity Strategy
5 Myths About Cybersecurity In Australia
We take a close look at some of the most common cybersecurity myths. Believing in these myths can put your business at risk, so they’re well worth...
Optus Data Breach - 8 Ways To Secure Your APIs
What is an API? And how do you secure it? Post the Optus Data Breach it is essential your business knows how to secure its APIs from cyber criminals.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Understanding Employee Level of Access & Role-Based Access Control
A complete guide to role-based access control. Learn why role-based access is important, its benefits, and how to implement it effectively.
Optus Data Breach - 9 Steps Australian Businesses Should Take
This month Optus fell victim to a major cyberattack, here is everything you need to know about it, as well as steps you can take to avoid being next.
Increasing Zero Day Vulnerabilities & The Impact On SMBs
What are zero-day vulnerabilities? Understand what they are and how best to protect your SME business against them.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
What Are the 'Essential Eight' Pillars of Cyber Security?
The Essential Eight was introduced by the ASD and published in 2017. Read this article to learn more about what it is and how it can help your...
Proactive Cybersecurity
How to Respond to a Data Breach: 6 Initial Steps to Take
Worried about a data breach? Here is an expert guide on how to respond to a data breach to help you out.
Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products.
Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Execution
A Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution.
Remote Working Cyber Security Risks: Establishing a Secure Environment
Discover the most common remote working cyber security risks and how you can protect your business. We look at remote working cyber security.
Difference Between a CISO and CIO in Cyber Security
What’s the difference between a CIO and a CISO and what does it mean for your business? Find out the best way to build your cybersecurity structure.
What is the Biggest Threat to My Industry? Explore Threats in Cyber Security
Cyber threats are growing rapidly, find out what the key threats to your industry are.
Proactive Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Vulnerability: Signs Your Network & Systems May Be Weak
A cybersecurity vulnerability if exploited can compromise the entirety of your organisation, find out what the signs are.
Proactive Cybersecurity
What is Baiting in Social Engineering? A Break Down of Social Engineering Attacks
Social Engineering is a severely damaging major cyber security threat, find out about the different types and how they can be prevented
Cybersecurity Strategy
Analysing the Latest Cyber Security Trends & Planning for the Future: 2022 - 2023
The threat landscape is getting more complex, find out what the latest cybersecurity trends are so you can plan for the future.
Cyber Security
Human Errors in Cyber Security: 5 Common Cyber Security Mistakes Caused by Employees
Human errors in cyber security are much more common than you might think. Here are some of the most common cyber security mistakes.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
What To Do When Your Business Faces A Cyber Attack
When facing a cyber attack, there are a number of general steps that your business needs to take in the event of a cyber attack.
CISO On Demand
Cybersecurity: Outsourced vs In-House
Both in-house and outsourced solutions can develop a comprehensive cyber security plan for your business, so which do you choose?
Monitoring, Detection & Response
What is SOC as a Service? (A Simple Guide)
What is SOC as a service? Find out with this simple guide and discover some of its many benefits. SOCaaS is one of the best ways to protect your...
Proactive Cybersecurity
How to Improve Cyber Security Awareness
The importance of awareness and education when it comes to cyber security and how your business can improve it amongst its employees.
Cybersecurity Strategy
What is a Cybersecurity Framework? Explore the Details of Cybersecurity Compliance
What is a cybersecurity framework, and why are they so important? We take a look at some different frameworks and find out why they’re a big deal for...
CISO On Demand
What You Need to Know About CyberSecurity-as-a-Service (CSaaS)
Understand Cybersecurity-as-a-service (CSaaS), and why this could be the best option for businesses today as they face a rising risk of data breaches.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
Is Dark Web Monitoring Worth It? Learn Everything You Need to Know
Is dark web monitoring worth it? We take a look at what it is, how it works, and whether or not you should be investing in dark web security...
Cyber Security
Is Your Business Vulnerable? Start Identifying Cyber Security Risks in Your Network
Find out if your business is vulnerable and start identifying cybersecurity risks today. Here’s what to look out for!
Proactive Cybersecurity
Do You Have a Cyber Security Emergency Plan in Place?
Every organisation should have a Cybersecurity Emergency Plan that helps them identify, contain and eliminate cyberattacks.
Security Penetration Testing
How Is Penetration Testing Done?
A penetration test is an effective method of simulating a cyber attack on your organisation, but how is it done? This article aims to answer this...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Impact of Cybercrime on Business: Cybercrime Business Continuity
Understanding the impact of cybercrime on a business and the benefits of a cybercrime business continuity plan are vital. We can help | StickmanCyber
Proactive Threat Hunting Tools & Techniques
Learn how threat hunters identify suspicious activities and behaviors, as well as locate threats that may have already breached a business's systems.
Social Engineering
Understanding Different Types of Hacking
Understanding different types of hacking is the key to developing protocols to keep your business safe from malware, phishing, VoIP hacking & more.
Cybersecurity Strategy
How to Prevent Hacking in Your Small to Medium-Sized Business
Learn how to prevent hacking for SMBs, and how SMB cybersecurity might look different compared to larger companies.
Proactive Cybersecurity
How To Develop A Strong Cybersecurity Strategy
Learn the importance of having a strong cybersecurity strategy in place, and the steps to develop a strong cybersecurity strategy
Cyber Security
Top Cybersecurity Best Practices for Employees
Learn about the top cybersecurity best practices for employees, so that the information security of your business is upheld.
CISO On Demand
What is Cybersecurity as a service? (CSaaS)
What is Cybersecurity as a service? Answers to this and other questions about CSaaS here | StickmanCyber
Cyber Attack
Proactive Cybersecurity Measures: How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks
Learn more about Proactive Cybersecurity Measures: How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks.
ISO 27001
10 Most Common Questions About The 2022 Update to ISO 27001:2013
Learn about the changes to the ISO 27001:2022 standard’s eventual release later this year and the recently implemented changes to ISO 27002.
ISO 27001
What’s the Difference Between CPS 234 vs ISO 27001
Learn how the two information security standards, ISO 27001 and APRA CPS 234 can benefit your business and what makes them different.
Proactive Cybersecurity
Proactive Cybersecurity - What is Privilege & Identity Management
With the alarming increase in cyber threats, it is crucial that businesses implement Identity Access Management solutions, here is an introduction.
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
What Is Threat Hunting
Threat hunting helps organisations identify security threats that get past their initial endpoint defences. This article explores its benefits.
Cyber Security
Why Cyber Security Is Important for Business
Learn why cybersecurity is especially important for your business in today's world.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
What is Governance, Risk and Compliance?
Learn more about cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with StickmanCyber.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance: Is your business aligned with Industry-wide standards?
Is your company in alignment with accepted cybersecurity compliance standards? Learn more at StickmanCyber
What is Cybersecurity?
Learn more about cybersecurity and why cybersecurity is important. StickmanCyber can help
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity vs Information Security
Confused about the difference between Cybersecurity and Information Security? Learn more about them here!
Monitoring, Detection & Response
Staying on the Offence: SIEM/SoC Benefits
A proactive approach to cybersecurity is essential. With modern organisations inundated with a variety of threats, you need comprehensive solutions...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Reporting cyber security to the board? How to get it right
As hackers become more sophisticated and data breaches become more widespread, board members become more involved with cyber security. Just one...
Cyber Attack
How to Find and Remediate PII and Payment Card Data
An astonishing 9.1 billion data records have been either lost or stolen globally since 2013. Over 1.4 billion were lost just in March 2017 alone....
Security Penetration Testing
Why Penetration Testing Is So Important
Penetration testing should be a vital part of an organisation's cybersecurity strategy, read this article to find out why it's so important.
Proactive Cybersecurity
Cloud Security. Whose responsibility is it?
We live in the era of cloud computing. Consumer and business computing has been severely influenced by the emergence of cloud computing and cloud...
Cybersecurity Strategy
What is Cyber Security By Design?
Hacking will happen. Being proactive is the only way to stay safe. There is only one way to achieve complete cyber security: by planning ahead.
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 - A Solid Investment in Cybersecurity
ISO 27001 is the de-facto international Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard and is deployed globally, read this article for a deep...
CISO On Demand
What You Need To Know About Crime As A Service (CSaaS)
Cybercrime is on the rise and is expected to cost roughly $6 trillion annually through 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures.
Security Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Must Be Part Of A Software Development Lifecycle
Penetration testing should be a part of your software development lifecycle, this article aims to explain why businesses should prioritise it.
Cyber Security
Why Cybersecurity In The Workplace Is Everyone's Responsibility
Cybersecurity is thought of as the responsibility of the IT team, however, cybersecurity should be everyone's responsibility across an organisation.
PCI DSS Compliance
How much does PCI DSS Compliance cost?
Get an accurate estimate of the PCI DSS compliance cost - the different factors that determine total cost, and how to calculate the cost for your...
Cyber Attack
Denial of service attacks: Methods used to prevent them.
DoS, or denial of service attack, is an attempt to suspend the services of an online host by flooding the target with excessive and unnecessary...
ISO 27001
4 Reasons Why Your Company Should Get ISO 27001 Compliant
Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification gives your clients a guarantee that your organisation has used best-practice information security...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Why Cyber Security Strategy Is Important
A Cybersecurity Strategy is a plan of action designed to maximise the security and resiliency of your organisation, why is it important?
ISO 27001
How the 14 Domains of ISO 27001 Certification Keep Your Company Safe
This article explores how companies can benefit from adhereing to the 14 domains outlines by the ISO 27001 certification.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
7 Critical Questions You Must Ask as You Prepare to Implement GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will forever change how organisations process customer data, defined as “any operation or set of...
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
7 Common Misconceptions Regarding Threat Hunting
Know about a few common threat hunting misconceptions that businesses typically come across, and the truth behind them all.
Cyber Security
Qualified Security Assessor - Quick FAQs
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) are firms certified by PCI SSC to assess PCI DSS compliance. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about...
Monitoring, Detection & Response
5 Key Ways To Keep Your Information Away From The Dark Web
Organisations can take years to recover from a data leak on the dark web. Here are five key ways to keep your information away from the dark web.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
An Introduction To Dark Web Monitoring & It’s Benefits
Know what is dark web monitoring, and the five key benefits it can bring to your organisation in terms of preventing misuse of business-critical...
Proactive Cybersecurity
5 Best Practices When It Comes To Privileged Access Management
Understand the top 5 privileged access management best practices that help organisations ensure that access to business systems is managed securely
Monitoring, Detection & Response
5 Common Misconceptions About The Dark Web
Find out the common dark web misconceptions and know what is the reality about the dark web and how it operates.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
The Dark Web: Everything You Need To Know
Know what is the dark web, what activities happen in the dark web, and in what cases it might be a danger foor your organisation.
Proactive Cybersecurity
5 Common Challenges Associated With Privileged Access
Understand the top five privileged access management challenges and how to get around those in your organisation.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
5 Incident Response Best Practices Your Organization Should Consider
Make sure your teams are prepared to deal with cybersecurity breaches in the right manner, with these 5 key incident response best practices.
Proactive Cybersecurity
Privileged Access Management - What It Is & Why It's Important
Know what is Privileged Access Management - the basics of privileged accounts, the difference between PAM & IAM, and why businesses should focus on...
NIST Framework
Understanding Incident Response Frameworks - NIST & SANS
Understand 2 of the most well-known incident response frameworks that organizations use to create standardized response plans - NIST and SANS
Monitoring, Detection & Response
5 Steps of an Effective Incident Response Template
Here is a basic 5-step incident response template that you can use as a base to build your incident response plan customised to your unique business...
Monitoring, Detection & Response
Introduction to Incident Response
Understand what is incident response, its key elements, why it's important and who is responsible for incident response within the organisation.
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
The Threat Intelligence Lifecycle - Explained
Understand the complete threat intelligence lifecycle, from planning to execution and feedback - and know how to do it for your business.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
APRA CPS 234 Compliance for Third Parties - 4 Questions to Ask
Here are four questions your organization needs to ask third-party vendors and partners, to ensure APRA CPS 234 compliance.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Key Requirements for APRA CPS 234 Explained
An APRA CPS 234 checklist to give organisations a ready reckoner of all the related requirements they need to keep up with.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
An Introduction to APRA CPS 234
Understand what is APRA CPS 234, understand if it applies to your organisation, and which elements to focus on, to ensure compliance.
Social Engineering
Top 6 Types Of Phishing Attacks & How They Work
Understand the different types of phishing attacks, the difference between them, learn how they work, and the best ways to combat them.
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
5 Key Ways In Which Threat Intelligence Can Be Used
Get a closer look at how and where actionable threat intelligence can be leveraged to ensure cybersecurity within your organisation.
Social Engineering
An Introduction to Phishing
Understand one of the oldest social engineering attacks in the book. Know what is phishing, how it evolved, and how to prevent phishing attacks.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
The 22 Cybersecurity Guidelines of the ISM
Understand the 22 key ISM cybersecurity guidelines to help intelligently set up your cybersecurity systems and strategy.
Social Engineering
8 Ways Organisations Prevent Social Engineering Attacks
Here's a list of 8 systems & policies that can be put in place so organisations prevent social engineering attacks, beyond what individual employees...
Security Penetration Testing
Wireless Network Penetration Testing - What It Covers
Understand Wireless Network Penetration Testing, what it entails, and how it can secure your business against cyberattacks.
Social Engineering
6 Ways Employees Can Prevent Social Engineering Attacks
Here's a list of 6 quick things to remember so you can identify and prevent social engineering attacks.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Understanding the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM)
Understand the Information Security Manual recommended by the Australian Signals Directorate, its core principles & a maturity model for...
PCI DSS Compliance
Your Quick Reference Guide to PCI DSS Compliance
Everything you need to know about the PCI DSS standard, how it applies to your business environment, and how a QSA can help you get compliant.
Security Penetration Testing
Why You Need Internal Penetration Testing
Internal networks & applications must be secured against breaches. Here's all you need to know about internal penetration testing & how to get it...
Social Engineering
Social Engineering - A Quick Introduction
Know what is social engineering and how it works. Know the common types of social engineering attacks and how to prevent them.
Security Penetration Testing
Top 5 Risks of Penetration Testing & How Best To Mitigate Them
Trusting the wrong person, or failing to choose a CREST accredited partner can lead to these 5 common penetration testing risks. Take a look.
Security Penetration Testing
Web Application Penetration Testing: What You Need To Know
Everything you need to know about Web Application penetration testing and why it's important to get one done, to secure your business.
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS Compliance Checklist: How To Get Ready For the Final Audit
Follow this PCI DSS compliance checklist comprising of 8 actions that will help your organisations get ready for the final audit
Security Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Scanning vs. Penetration Testing: Which Do You Need?
Understand the differences between penetration testing & vulnerability scans, & how to best utilise both to improve your network and application...
ISO 27001
NIST Framework vs. ISO 27001 - How to Choose
Understand the differences and know how to make the right choice between the NIST framework vs. ISO 27001, for your business.
PCI DSS Compliance
Top 5 Benefits of PCI DSS Compliance & How to Ensure It
Understand the top five PCI DSS benefits, and know how to continuously ensure compliance with some top tips.
Security Penetration Testing
7 Key Types of Penetration Testing Explained
Understand the different types of penetration testing know which one your business requires.
Security Penetration Testing
Why Penetration Testing is Important for Software Development
Here are some of the reasons why Penetration Testing is important at different stages of the software development lifecycle, to create a secure...
NIST Framework
6 Benefits of Implementing NIST Framework in Your Organization
Know the 6 core NIST framework benefits and understand the impact a strategic cybersecurity management approach can make on your business.
NIST Framework
5 Key Steps to Incorporate the NIST Framework in Your Organization
How to align your business processes with the NIST framework? Here are 5 steps to nail the NIST framework implementation for your organisation.
Security Penetration Testing
5 Reasons to Choose a CREST Accredited Partner for Penetration Testing
All about CREST & the top 5 benefits of a CREST accredited partner for penetration testing - trained testers, increased customer confidence & more.
PCI DSS Compliance
9 Types of Payment Card Industry Self Assessment Questionnaires
The PCI SSC has designed different questionnaires for different merchant types. The 9 types of PCI DSS Self-Assessment questionnaires you need to...
Security Penetration Testing
An Introduction to Penetration Testing
Proactively identify cybersecurity gaps and fix them before they are exploited by malicious actors - understand what is a pen test & how it's done
CISO On Demand
6 Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Cybersecurity Services
Get experts on the job and ensure effective but cost-effective cybersecurity - that and a few other compelling reasons to outsource your...
PCI DSS Compliance
5 Major Concequences of PCI DSS Non-Compliance
Regardless of how many transactions you handle, PCI DSS is a must. Here are 5 consequences your business might face for PCI DSS non-compliance.
NIST Framework
NIST Framework Functions - Explained
Here's all you need to know about the NIST framework functions - explained by a team that's helping businesses align with the NIST framework
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS Compliance - Requirements and Merchant Levels
Know the 12 key PCI DSS requirements. Understand how to identify which merchant level your business falls in & the relevant compliance tasks you need...
ISO 27001
7 Common Misconceptions About ISO 27001
We take a look at the 7 common ISO 27001 misconceptions and share why it's important and how to simplify compliance and certification proocess
CISO On Demand
4 Major Signs Your Organization Needs a CISO
From complex threat environments t evolving cybersecurity requirements - we dive into 4 key reasons why every organisation needs to have a CISO on...
NIST Framework
An Introduction to the NIST Framework
Know what is the NIST framework, understand its components, and how it can help businesses secure their assets, systems, and processes.
CISO On Demand
10 Key Roles a CISO Plays In an Organization
Understand the CISO role in depth we look at 10 key functions that a CISO performs and how that's crucial to ensuring cybersecurity for your...
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 controls - 14 domains & how it solves business challenges
Take look at the ISO 27001 controls and understand how it resolves key organisational challenges around information security management
CISO On Demand
What is a CISO and what is their role in an organisation?
Understand what is a CISO, what is their role in an organisation, and why they are crucial to a robust cybersecurity setup for your business.
PCI DSS Compliance
Understanding PCI DSS and If It Applies to Your Business
Everything you need to know about PCI DSS - history, what is PCI DSS compliance, the kind of data it protects, and understanding if your business...
ISO 27001
What is ISO 27001 & Why You Should Get Your Business Certified
Are your IT systems and processes secure? Understand what is ISO 27001 certification and the six key benefits it delivers for your business.
Cyber Security
Utilising Cybersecurity Firms to Keep Information Secure
Here's why you should hire a cybersecurity firm to help secure you business-critical information and prevent disruption.
Monitoring, Detection & Response
Tips for Identifying the Best Managed Security Services in Australia
Know how managed security operations can help ensure proactive protection against cybersecurity threats.
Cyber Security
‘CyberSecurity as a Service’ Firm: What can they do for your business?
Find out the benefits of having a cybersecurity firm that offers holistic security services.
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
An Introduction To Threat Intelligence
Know what is threat intelligence when it comes to cybersecurity. Understand why it's important, how it benefits your business and more.
Threat Hunting & Intelligence
Sharing Threat Intelligence - Why It's a Smart Move & How to Do It
Know why threat intelligence sharing is a good way for organisations to gain the upper hand over cybercriminals, and learn the best practices for...
Cyber Security
Meet our Certified Cybersecurity Consultants
Access a broad range of expertise with a certified Cybersecurity Consultant as part of your cybersecurity team from StickmanCyber.
Cybersecurity Strategy
The WFH like culture VS. zero-day exploits in conference apps, what’s in it for us?
Understand how to securely use communication channels like Zoom in the WFH scenario brought about by Covid-19
PCI DSS Compliance
Remote Assessments and the Coronavirus
A look at the PCI SSC guidelines on remote PCI DSS assessments
PCI DSS Compliance
How can you improve the ROI of your PCI investment?
Let's take a look at what PCI DSS compliance is, and how your business can get compliant
Security Penetration Testing
“Don’t break anything” – Stickman Penetration Testing
An in-depth look at Penetration testing, why it's critical, and how StickmanCyber's expert teams conduct penetration testing for businesses.
Cyber Security
StickmanCyber - CREST ANZ Member Company
StickmanCyber is a CREST ANZ member company with proven technical capabilities, high quality of service, and a commitment to integrity.
Thought Leadership
Is Your Focus On Compliance Undermining Your Cyber Security Play?
Security vs Compliance Security and compliance very rarely intersect – but are often misconstrued as being two sides of the same coin. Many...
Cyber Security
Building the Right Cybersecurity Team Structure
Implementing the right cybersecurity team structure is crucial to managing your security risk and cost. Here is how to put together the perfect team.
News & Events
The Top 7 Cyber Security trends for Australia in 2019
Cyber security remains a growing area of risk for Australian organisations this year. We predict seven key cybersecurity trends for 2019, ranging...
Thought Leadership
There is no Silver Bullet for Cyber Security
A customer recently asked me to obtain written assurance (from a technology vendor) that this vendor’s technology has never been breached and will...
Cyber Attack
Nightmare on DDoStreet
DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service (attack) is similar to road traffic jams during public riots or demonstration that cause gridlocks. In a DoS...
Proactive Cybersecurity
Cyber-Attacks Won’t Happen to Us
The risk of cyber-attacks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Many small and medium enterprises are of the misconception that they are an...
Thought Leadership
What is The Impact of Doing Nothing?
During my professional journey as a project manager, I developed several business cases for approval. Most were approved. Some weren’t.
News & Events
Stickman Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for its Global Security Operations Centre
ISO 27001 designation formally confirms that the organisation meets physical, legal and technical controls that put Stickman on the same level as the...
Cybersecurity Strategy
What's up with WhatsApp Cybersecurity?
Consumer-grade mobile applications have recently enjoyed excellent cut-through, whether in the consumer or business worlds.
Cyber Security
How to Decide Where to Spend Your Cybersecurity Money When You’re on a Limited Budget
Learn how to best invest in cybersecurity when your business has a limited budget, to ensure your information is secure.
Cybersecurity Strategy
How to Get Cost Effective Managed Security Services
SMBs have the exact same cybersecurity concerns as larger enterprises—perhaps even more so. Melinda Emerson writes in The Huffington Post that...
Cybersecurity Strategy
DevSecOps – The Approach to Security by Design
Understand DevSecOps - what it means, and how it ensures that cybersecurity is baked into the design and deployment of new software products.
Cyber Security
How to Get the Absolute Most from Your Cybersecurity Budget
Learn how to determine your cybersecurity budget, and then know the steps to ensure that you get the maximum ROI from your cybersecurity investments.
PCI DSS Compliance
What the New PCI Requirements Mean for Your Company
New Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements officially went into effect. Here's what it means for your company.
Cybersecurity Strategy
The Backlash of a Data Breach: The Costs are More than Money
Data breaches are costly – very costly. In fact, the average data breach sets Australian businesses back $2.82 million AUD. So it’s no wonder why so...
Cybersecurity Strategy
How to Make the Process of Vulnerability Management as Effective and Easy as Possible
What is vulnerability management, what it entails, and what steps should businesses take to make sure the process is as effective as possible
Cybersecurity Strategy
How to Protect Your Organisation from Zero Day Exploits
Australian organisations are feeling the sting of cyber crime more than ever. Threats like malware, ransomware, DDoS and phishing attacks are running...
Proactive Cybersecurity
How Continuous Vulnerabilities Assessment and Penetration Testing Protect You Against Cyber Attacks
More than half (55 percent) of SMBs will experience a cyber attack during any given year. Even worse, 60 percent will go out of business within six...
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PCI DSS is to ensure all companies that Process, Store or Transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment and protect cardholder data.
Cyber Security
How Much Should You Invest in Cybersecurity?
Know the cost of cyberattacks, how much businesses spend on average, and which factors to consider when deciding your cybersecurity investment...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Onboarding Security-Resistant Employees: 10 Strategies for Tough Cases
Recent cyber attack statistics have created anxiety for businesses of all sizes. But they’re especially unsettling for smaller businesses because 43...
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Monitoring and Detecting: Can It Stop Cyber Attacks?
From penetration testing to vulnerability scans and threat hunting - a look at how cybersecurity monitoring & detection can effectively stop...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Could Your Reactive Cyber Security Approach Put You Out of Business?
Cyber security is a concern for businesses of any of size, but it’s especially pressing for smaller companies. That’s because they tend to be more...
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Monitoring and Detection for Small to Medium Enterprises
Know aspects of cybersecurity monitoring and detection crucial for SMBs - access control, threat monitoring, recovery planning and more.
ISO 27001
Domains of ISO 27001 Certification Keep Your Company Safe
Understand how the ISO 27001 certification can help your organisation stay safe from cyberattacks, by developing cybersecurity best practices.
Security Penetration Testing
How Stickman’s Penetration Testing Identified a WannaCry Vulnerability and Helped a Client Stay Secure
Here's how StickmanCyber’s Penetration Testing identified a WannaCry vulnerability for a client, and 10 steps to help you stay secure in a similar...
PCI DSS Compliance
How to deal with service providers that aren’t PCI DSS compliant
Working with third-party vendors? Here's how to choose the right vendors, assess if they are PCI DSS compliant, and what steps to take if they are...
Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber Security – One size does not fit all
Your business has unique requirements & a generic cybersecurity strategy cannot prevent attacks. Here's how the cybersecurity by design approach can...
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS Compliance and the Cloud
A quick look at everything you need to know about PCI DSS compliance in the cloud, and the roles and responsibilities of your client service...
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Impact of EU GDPR Laws on Australian Companies
Europe takes the lead on personal data protection. The changes are coming to Australia, and here’s what you need to know. The world is a global...
Proactive Cybersecurity
Why You Need Internal Penetration Testing: Cloud Security Is More Than Skin Deep...
Learn why penetration testing is required to ensure your cloud is secure.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Quick Guide to Australia’s new Data Retention Laws
New Australian data retention laws came into effect on 13 October 2015. Here's everything you need to know.
PCI DSS Compliance
PCI Managed Services – A New Approach to PCI DSS Compliance
Get a team of qualified and experienced professionals for specialised, comprehensive and practical approach towards PCI DSS compliance.
ISO 27001
Is Your Company Up to Date with the Latest ISO 27001 Standard?
ISO 27001, written formally as ISO/IEC 27001, is an international standard for information security management. It includes a number of policies and...
PCI DSS Compliance
Guidelines For Choosing A Reputable PCI QSA
Follow these guidelines to choose the right PCI QSA for your company.
Security Penetration Testing
Security Penetration Testing for PCI DSS: What You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know in regards to security penetration testing for PCI DSS compliance.