yvonne sears

Director ISDefence

[yvonne sears @YSGovRiskSec]

An expensive lesson!
$7.5 million class-action lawsuit.
A glitch in Google's system allowed outside developers to access information about Google+ users' contacts. https://t.co/Xiidrsk7y6

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It's not sexy...but patching is certainly not something to push to the bottom of the budget nor try and cut corners with!

8 months to patch and ignored warnings. Not acceptable.

Plus their approach to informing customers is little to be desired...The on…https://t.co/RypvD2dk7v

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“Data misuse is a serious problem and those who hold it and make money from our data need to take their responsibilities seriously,” https://t.co/yh4LhZcwLg

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“For penalties to act as effective deterrence for large multinational corporations, it is important that maximum penalties cannot easily be absorbed as a minor cost of doing business in Australia.”

We can only hope! #Privacy #cybersecurity https://t.co/e1cKtzCi81

[yvonne sears @YSGovRiskSec]

Was great to catch up and share ideas @Straps_01 Looking forward to 2020 🙌

[yvonne sears @YSGovRiskSec]

Come along to Adelaide's Inaugural AWSN Chapter meeting!
It will be a workshop type event where we will be brainstorming what we want from the local chapter so we can all start 2020 off with a bang!
Eventbrite details to come but please state below or PM…https://t.co/9NeAkVGXoD

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"The all-too-real pain (and cost) of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and CEO fraud is causing decision-makers to realize the need to improve the organization’s security stance." https://t.co/4WMF1LHcY8

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Little regard for the right to privacy and ethical data use!
#notangrydisappointed #Australianprivacy #privacylaws https://t.co/cOI8K3frTD

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"Security is critical, but it's not everything!'
GDPR is about the fundamental right for privacy and ethical use of data.
An area I am very passionate about and always willing to discuss. https://t.co/OxHf2LjD3h

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We are hiring!
Technical Security Consultant- Adelaide
#cybersecurity #securitycareer #securityconsultant https://t.co/slIVFMN1Vl

[yvonne sears @YSGovRiskSec]

How much can your business afford to lose?
"...when it came to the most impactful breach they had experienced, nearly half of Australian organisations incurred a monetary cost of at least $5 million, compared to 7 per cent globally…https://t.co/V6t9FFx8Q1 https://t.co/qEsne65OPI

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"Google has collected, kept and used highly sensitive and valuable personal information about consumers’ locations without them making an informed choice.”

Eager to see the outcome of the Federal response to ACCC. Changes to the A…https://t.co/ymW2sYBxC7 https://t.co/VTQsc1RLSM

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"The initiative is based on the premise that businesses have a responsibility to individuals, one another and society as a whole in how they manage their data."

Finally! 100% agree. Will be interesting to see how this triggers change..#Foreverhopeful https://t.co/ZBIJ068mkP

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#Diwali2019

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Lovely day celebrating Diwali with my team!

Sparkly lights, pretty dresses and food! What more do you want in life?
#diwali2019 ISDefence https://t.co/shdpcAAYJ5

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Data is the heart of every business. Understand it's value before its too late.

"I was at the time very concerned and distressed but underestimated the seriousness and the impact it would have on us financially being unable to trade and being unable to…https://t.co/MPc22Wj4A7

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We're Hiring!

Technical Security Consultant - Adelaide.

We are looking for an individual with the ability to work independently and already have experience in a technical security role and think they have what it takes to take the next step in their ca…https://t.co/Fj2afoIjvL

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[yvonne sears @YSGovRiskSec]

Everyone is keen for Kevin Mitnick! #cybercon 2019 Just a little excited... https://t.co/NcpAeOizAE