Meet the “hacker” protecting you from cyber threats

Penetration testers hack into your company servers. Don’t worry – these are friends who can help your company stay safe from the dark web’s cyberthreats.  “Pen testers” do it to protect you from the real hackers out there trying to steal your data.  In this episode we meet a lead penetration tester. Learn what he does, how he does it and how you can improve your own organisation’s cyber security.  Don’t miss this episode if data security is a priority in your company.  Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guest: Dan Weis, Practice Lead - Penetration Testing, Nexon Asia Pacific  For more CPA Australia has its own cyber security resources and support. You can also check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) which has useful information for small and medium businesses.  If you have been hacked there is online support and you can phone 1300CYBER1 For global news and security events  Linkedin.com scamwatch.gov.au AusCERT The Hacker News Discord channels and Twitter For vendor security notification feeds SANS @RISK Microsoft Security Blog Microsoft security intelligence Google Online Security Blog (googleblog.com) Safety & Security | Google Blog Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories | CISA CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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INTHEBLACK is a leadership, strategy, and business podcast from one of Australia's most respected business, accounting and finance publications – the award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine. INTHEBLACK brings together expert analysis and thought leadership across accounting, business and finance, taxation, technology, digital transformation, innovation, ethics and governance, ESG, the economy, careers, workplace and work life. Weekly episodes cover a broad range of topics that help businesses and finance professionals and corporate leaders understand, navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex business environment. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. INTHEBLACK is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.