Stories by Robin Block
StatusToday’s Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business
Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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investment
Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.
Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business
Fri, 30th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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entrepreneur
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cybsafe
Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.
Interview: Randtronics' take on encryption - and why quantum computing is not a threat
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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encryption
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quantum computing
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austcyber
Randtronics founder Bob Adhar explains why encryption is indispensable in cybersecurity and how the firm is bracing for quantum computing's emergence.
Global attitude & aptitude: Dtex brings behavioural intelligence back to APAC
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Dtex’s Mohan Koo on the importance of looking beyond firewalls, and the opportunities and challenges in Australia.
Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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ai security
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ai
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threat intelligence
Darktrace’s Sanjay Aurora on developments in AI-led cybersecurity, threat detection and the company’s expansion in APAC.
Interview: BT on securing cooperation between government and industry
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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quantum computing
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ai
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ml
Rajiv Shah, former BAE Systems executive, is appointed as Director of Government Cybersecurity for BT in Australia.
Interview: Why 'the ExtraHop moment' is creating revelations in network visibility
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Carl Gough, ExtraHop GM for A-NZ, discusses how their unmatched network visibility solutions are transforming cybersecurity, enabling ExtraHop moments.
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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aura information security
Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.
Interview: Understanding the bleeding edge to do business at the cutting edge
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
With a career spanning over five decades, Richard Cousins explains why understanding the bleeding edge of technology is essential for thriving in business.
Interview: The Australian firm moving beyond cybersecurity's 'silver bullet' myth
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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ueba
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data privacy
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ai
ResponSight CEO Jeff Paine reveals the firm’s innovative approach to breach detection, moving away from the industry's 'silver bullet' solutions.
Interview: Haventec explains security through decentralisation
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
Haventec CEO Robert Morrish discusses how decentralisation and quantum-resistant technology are revolutionising data security, making hacks nearly impossible.
Interview: Hivint's cofounder on Security Colony & the power of the hive approach
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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hivint
Nick Ellsmore, co-founder of Hivint and Security Colony, talks about the importance of collective security in tackling cyber threats.
Interview: RSA on hoping for the best — and preparing for the worst
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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risk & compliance
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network visibility
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rsa security
RSA’s Rui Ataide and Chris Thomas on the importance of breach preparation and a collaborative cybersecurity ecosystem.
Interview: Okta on identity management & single source cloud control
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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iam
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cloud services
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okta
Graham Pearson is leading Okta's identity management revolution in Australia, from kitchen table start-up to a major player securing companies' cloud access.
Interview: Quintessence Labs' take on quantum physics and cybersecurity
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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encryption
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quantum computing
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quintessencelabs
Nearly a decade since founding QuintessenceLabs, Vikram Sharma discusses how quantum physics is shaping cybersecurity and the company’s future ambitions.
Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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risk & compliance
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digital shadows
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apac expansion
Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson on launching a cybersecurity firm: focus on agility, humility, and following market demand for global growth.
Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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quantum computing
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breach prevention
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ai
Penten’s Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.