The digital revolution has presented us with many opportunities, personally and professionally. But the unassuming ease with which we now live online comes with its downsides. Individuals, corporations and governments increasingly rely on large-scale cyber security to protect against a growing scope of cybercrimes. Unfortunately for many citizens across the globe, not all nations are equal in their ability to provide it.

Australia recently witnessed large-scale data breaches that affected some of the country’s most prominent corporations. In due time, it became evident that no business was impervious to cyber attacks, which is why it’s especially important for small business owners to protect against threats in cyber security.

Across Australia, we’re seeing a skyrocketing need for enhanced cyber security measures to be implemented in homes and businesses alike. This need has highlighted the shortage of skilled cyber security professionals to meet the necessary service requirements, creating a lucrative pathway for the industry.

If you have aspirations to become a cyber security professional, you’ll be glad to hear that there’s never been a better or more crucial time to take that first step.

A career in cyber security can be thrilling and satisfying. But for women considering a career in cyber, there is still uncertainty about workforce diversity.

When he was US Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld made famous the concept of known knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns. The first two relate to what we know that we know and what we know that we don’t know.

Unknown unknowns refers to situations that are so unexpected that they would never have been considered. When it comes to cyber threats, it’s these situations that require a robust ethical framework.

Financial technology (fintech) has come a long way since EFTPOS machines were considered innovative. Now, it provides consumers and businesses with unparalleled options that rival traditional financial delivery methods, including products and services that use artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing and big data – collectively known as the ABCD of fintech.

On 1 July 2020, Australian banks launched their open banking system, which allows bank customers to give accredited third parties access to their bank records. It was a move designed to give bank customers more power. It also caused a positive ripple effect throughout the field of financial technology, or FinTech. Open banking has created a wealth of opportunities for businesses looking to provide consumers with a wider array of economically efficient options.

The financial technology industry is teeming with innovation and investment interest in fintech startups shows just how much potential the world sees in this industry, with global capital investment growing 92 per cent in 2021 alone. The future looks bright in the industry, but as with any industry experiencing rapid growth, there are both opportunities and pitfalls that come along with that expansion.

The Financial Technology (FinTech) industry has seen rapid, exponential growth in recent years with the shift away from traditional finance settings like physical banks.

The COVID-19 pandemic supported this growth, encouraging more people to buy online, and forcing businesses to embrace new digital models. Those same customers also discovered they could demand more from their banks in terms of customer service and technological advances.