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Written by Robin Block

Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business
Cybersecurity

Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018
Global attitude & aptitude: Dtex brings behavioural intelligence back to APAC
Data Analytics

Global attitude & aptitude: Dtex brings behavioural intelligence back to APAC

Dtex's Mohan Koo on the importance of looking beyond firewalls, and the opportunities and challenges in Australia.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success
AI Security

Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success

Darktrace's Sanjay Aurora on developments in AI-led cybersecurity, threat detection and the company's expansion in APAC.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Interview: BT on securing cooperation between government and industry
Quantum Computing

Interview: BT on securing cooperation between government and industry

Rajiv Shah, former BAE Systems executive, is appointed as Director of Government Cybersecurity for BT in Australia.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Interview: Why 'the ExtraHop moment' is creating revelations in network visibility
Data Analytics

Interview: Why 'the ExtraHop moment' is creating revelations in network visibility

Carl Gough, ExtraHop GM for A-NZ, discusses how their unmatched network visibility solutions are transforming cybersecurity, enabling ExtraHop moments.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Cybersecurity

Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Interview: Understanding the bleeding edge to do business at the cutting edge
Breach Prevention

Interview: Understanding the bleeding edge to do business at the cutting edge

With a career spanning over five decades, Richard Cousins explains why understanding the bleeding edge of technology is essential for thriving in business.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Interview: RSA on hoping for the best — and preparing for the worst
Risk & Compliance

Interview: RSA on hoping for the best — and preparing for the worst

RSA's Rui Ataide and Chris Thomas on the importance of breach preparation and a collaborative cybersecurity ecosystem.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Interview: Okta on identity management & single source cloud control
Identity and Access Management

Interview: Okta on identity management & single source cloud control

Graham Pearson is leading Okta's identity management revolution in Australia, from kitchen table start-up to a major player securing companies' cloud access.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up
Risk & Compliance

Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up

Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson on launching a cybersecurity firm: focus on agility, humility, and following market demand for global growth.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space
Quantum Computing

Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space

Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.

By Robin Block • 9 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out
Quantum Computing

Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out

Penten's Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.

By Robin Block • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Robin Block

Interview: The Australian firm moving beyond cybersecurity's 'silver bullet' myth
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Interview: The Australian firm moving beyond cybersecurity's 'silver bullet' myth

ResponSight CEO Jeff Paine reveals the firm's innovative approach to breach detection, moving away from the industry's 'silver bullet' solutions.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Interview: Haventec explains security through decentralisation
Data Protection

Interview: Haventec explains security through decentralisation

Haventec CEO Robert Morrish discusses how decentralisation and quantum-resistant technology are revolutionising data security, making hacks nearly impossible.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Interview: Hivint's cofounder on Security Colony & the power of the hive approach
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Interview: Hivint's cofounder on Security Colony & the power of the hive approach

Nick Ellsmore, co-founder of Hivint and Security Colony, talks about the importance of collective security in tackling cyber threats.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Interview: Quintessence Labs' take on quantum physics and cybersecurity
Encryption

Interview: Quintessence Labs' take on quantum physics and cybersecurity

Nearly a decade since founding QuintessenceLabs, Vikram Sharma discusses how quantum physics is shaping cybersecurity and the company's future ambitions.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017