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  • Sneak Preview: Kevin Mitnick's Australian address

    Legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick talks about his travel hopes for Australia, his upcoming novel, and his first Australian security conference address to be delivered by teleconference this month.

  • Key security issues: the human side

    Though technology is great, we have to make sure we have the human side of security covered if we want to get some sleep at night.

  • What hackers can teach you about security

    He's probably the most infamous hacker of all time. Which is why we should listen when Kevin Mitnick says that traditional network security tools aren't enough to keep our information safe.

  • Special Report: Cybercrime Down Under

    What types of cybercrime occur in Australia and what are the authorities doing to combat the problem? To what extent is this new form of crime impacting on our lives and our livelihood? How exposed is your business to the threat of cybercrime and what can you do minimise the risks? Learn more in the first part or our Cybercrime Down Under special report.

Features and Case Studies (4)

  • Kevin Mitnick: Social engineering 101

    Kevin Mitnick has proven that the weakest link in any security system is the person holding the information.

  • Key security issues: the human side

    Though technology is great, we have to make sure we have the human side of security covered if we want to get some sleep at night.

  • What hackers can teach you about security

    He's probably the most infamous hacker of all time. Which is why we should listen when Kevin Mitnick says that traditional network security tools aren't enough to keep our information safe.

  • Hackers: Under the hood

    Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

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