Cybersecurity Lessons from the Alps: What Switzerland Taught Me About Resilience and Precision
I recently visited Switzerland—a country renowned for its precision, neutrality, and breathtaking landscapes. As I walked through snow-capped mountains and quiet alpine villages, I couldn’t help but reflect on the parallels between this serene nation and the often chaotic world of cybersecurity. My journey through Lucerne, Zermatt, Grindelwald, and Interlaken was more than a vacation—it […]
Why Cyber Resilience Matters for SME Business Continuity
If ransomware locked your systems tonight, would you still be able to pay your employees by Friday? Could you fulfil customer orders? Could you access your designs, contracts, or financial records? For many SMEs, the answer is no. And it is not because they lacked antivirus software or basic controls. It is because cybersecurity defences […]
Analyzing the Earth Kurma APT Campaign: Tactics, Regional Impact, and Cybersecurity Mitigation Strategies in Southeast Asia
This paper analyzes the Earth Kurma Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign, active since 2020, targeting Southeast Asia’s government and telecommunications sectors. It employs custom malware (KRN- RAT, MORIYA rootkit), kernel-level persistence, and cloud-based exfiltration via Dropbox and OneDrive. We examine its tactics, evaluate its impact on national security and infrastructure, and propose mitigation strategies with […]
Third Party Risk Management: Responsibilities for Australian Businesses
In today’s interconnected economy, businesses rely heavily on third-party vendors, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. While these relationships can offer significant advantages, they also introduce a broad range of risks. For Australian businesses, managing third-party risk is not just a good business practice—it’s a critical compliance […]