Understanding the Essential Eight

Understanding the Essential Eight The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Essential Eight framework has become a yardstick for cybersecurity in Australia but proper implementation still eludes many businesses and keeps threats like ransomware an ever-present problem. The ASD Essential Eight is regarded as a foundational component to resilience in online security and while it doesn’t cover…

How AI is improving cloud computing

How AI is improving cloud computing

How AI is improving cloud computing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the cloud are two of the biggest technology trends globally. Now they’re working together to change the way we live and work. Within our homes, AI and the cloud now power digital assistants like Google Home and Siri, making it possible to perform a wide…

Data Security Trends 2021 A

4 key trends in data security for 2021

4 key trends in data security for 2021 Data security is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in 2021. From cyberattacks to data breaches, outages and data losses, there is a lot to consider when securing critical business data. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, there were 2,266 cyber security incidents and 59,…

Digital Sense data backup and recovery vs ransomware

Ransomware: Why Backup and Recovery is your Only Real Line of Defence

The Rise of Ransomware Ransomware. Malicious software which encrypts files on a system without the user’s consent and then demands payment to release the information. In the past year, Ransomware has made the headlines on numerous occasions as the primary malicious threat facing organisational IT systems. The primary reason being Ransomware’s new-found ability to rapidly…

Need Data Security and Backup in Queensland? Look No Further

Need Data Security and Backup in Queensland? Look No FurtherDigital Sense, joins forces with Veeam® to extend and strengthen their data security and backup offering. Recently Digital Sense, a leading Queensland IT organisation specialising in providing world-class IT hosting infrastructure, joined forces with Veeam® to extend and strengthen their data security and backup offering. Data…