Society would be far less enjoyable if we all adopted an attacker mentality. Everyone’s first thought upon meeting someone new would be how to manipulate them for personal gain. Each encounter would be based upon the assumption that there are no rules of engagement, political correctness, manners, morality, or conscience at play.

A large number of organisations are still compromising mobile security to get things done, which can leave entities at risk. The recent Verizon Mobile Security Index reported about four out of 10 respondents (43 percent) reported their organisation had sacrificed mobile security in the past year. Those that did were twice as likely to suffer a compromise. The study found that 39% of respondents reported having a mobile-security-related compromise.

Enterprise risk management and the role of corporate risk directors has changed almost beyond recognition. Traditionally it was centred around procuring company insurance to cover events like fire damage to offices, or hazards relating to the company’s particular industry. Risk identification has become a much broader exercise and the skills required in a risk manager can change daily.

Sometimes searching for a job is a job in itself. Preparing and sending off applications can be overwhelming and sometimes you feel like you aren’t getting anywhere.

To help enhance and protect the digital economy in Australia and the Pacific region, Standards Australia has been working alongside the standard bodies and governments of the Pacific Islands to promote and build cyber security regulations.