Layer 8 Security

We are here at Black Hat MEA @Blackhatmea !! Come check out the Cyber Escape Room #CyberSecurityAwareness #blackhatmea

Whether your staff work in the office or from home, it’s worth noting the risks people pose to cloud security and ensuring you have a strategy that mitigates these risks. layer8security.com.au/how-to-prevent… #cyberawareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #cybersecurity

It’s reported that in 2022 alone, the ACCC's Scamwatch has received 66 reports of money recovery scams, marking a 725 per cent increase on the same period in 2021. Talk to us if you want more information on cyber security awareness training! amp.9news.com.au/article/f2b544…

Sadly, scammers and hackers are everywhere and as we get closer to Valentine’s Day, more ‘romance scams’ will be showing up! Please be careful online - don’t give away personal information scammers can use & don’t give away money if you haven’t met them. 7news.com.au/business/money…

Always remember to STOP - THINK - ACT! Don’t automatically click on links in emails and SMSes. We want people to be vigilant- don’t let the scammers in and make sure you don’t give away personal information. 7news.com.au/technology/why…

It’s important to stay vigilant when online - We recommend STOP - THINK - ACT when you’re online. And also be careful with how much information you put online that scammers can use! news.com.au/technology/onl…

Most people are just out there working away with the same password across many of their accounts. Is that you? Find out the requirements to a strong password! layer8security.com.au/sobering-passw… #passwordsecurity #password #cybersecurityawareness

It’s great to be apart of @AustCyber - The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network Ltd #cyberweek with the Cyber Escape Room “Australia under attack” You can still take part! cyberweek2021.austcyber.com

We’re excited to be apart of this event for #cyberweek! We hope to see you in the #cyberescaperooms linkedin.com/posts/australi…

Was such a pleasure being involved. A great effort by all teams to escape!

October is #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth! We can’t just think about awareness, we need to change behaviour. Talk to use about how our cyber security if different. Find out more at layer8security.com.au #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecurity #cybersecuritytraining

Remember to always * STOP * THINK * ACT before you click on anything, and never give out personal information or bank account details when someone sends a link (especially if you were not expecting it)! itnews.com.au/news/australia…

With 75% of all security breaches being a result of humans, we need to address human behaviour to reduce this risk. Find out more about our training courses at layer8security.com.au/list-of-traini…

Look out for scammers claiming there is an issue with your internet account and payment details. The emails may look legitimate with the company’s real logos but contain extra letters in the email address or typos. Don’t click on any links and delete the email.

It’s important to use strong passwords (or pass-phrases) on your social media and have a different one for each platform! As well as change them on a regular basis. cnn.com/2021/04/04/tec…

Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter! And remember to stay cyber aware even on ‘holidays’.

Cyber attacks can happen at any time - how prepared are you? abc.net.au/news/2021-03-2…

Unfortunately, #securityawarenesstraining & #simulatedphishing, only addresses one small issue. Need to look at how people behave & how they respond to certain circumstances, stimuli, & situations. Awareness alone won’t change an organisations risk profile layer8security.com.au/consultancy-se…

We are excited to join ‘forces’ with Queensland-based power protection value-added supplier Uptime Systems! arnnet.com.au/article/686374…

Watch out for fake news articles claiming celebrities are endorsing products or investment schemes. This one falsely claims the endorsement of Ricky Ponting. You will not receive the product and your credit card will be charged a large amount.