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AI-driven security operations and investigation automation

Your SOC Can't Keep Up. AI Investigation Is How You Fix It.

Security teams are drowning in alerts they don't have the capacity to investigate. AI-driven investigation doesn't replace analysts — it gives every alert the deep investigation that only a handful get today. Here's why the shift is inevitable and how to approach it.

Eviant • 8 Mar 2026 • 7 min read

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AI Won't Kill Tech Jobs. It Will Define the Next Generation of Them.

Claude Code Security rattled cybersecurity stocks. Block cut 40% of its workforce citing AI. But the companies building these tools are hiring aggressively. The future isn't AI replacing humans — it's smaller teams of highly skilled professionals, augmented by AI, making decisions machines cannot make alone.

Eviant • 28 Feb 2026 • 8 min read

Open source software supply chain security vulnerability

Open Source Is Broken by Design: How Trust Became the Biggest Vulnerability in Software

The XZ Utils backdoor, fake NuGet packages, and AI-hallucinated dependencies all exploit the same flaw — open source software relies on trust that attackers have learned to manufacture. The numbers are getting worse, and AI is accelerating the problem.

Eviant • 28 Feb 2026 • 6 min read

Spectra AI-Powered Detection and Automation platform by Eviant

Why Every SMB Needs a SIEM: The Case for Security Logging and How Spectra Makes It Possible

Most small and mid-sized businesses have no visibility into what's happening across their systems. Learn why SIEM and security logging are essential for SMBs, what to look for in a solution, and how Eviant's Spectra platform makes enterprise-grade detection affordable and fully managed without hassle.

Eviant • 20 Feb 2026 • 10 min read

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Vibe Coding: The Invisible Threat Exposing Your Business Data

AI-assisted rapid development is bypassing security controls and exposing Australian businesses to data breaches. Learn how vibe coding creates unmanaged cloud deployments and what controls you need.

Eviant • 19 Feb 2026 • 5 min

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TeamViewer: Your Essential IT Tool Is Attackers' Favorite Backdoor

Remote access tools like TeamViewer and AnyDesk are essential for IT support—but attackers abuse them for credential theft, persistence, and initial access. Learn how to protect your business.

Eviant • 18 Feb 2026 • 6 min read

Cloud Memory Forensics: Acquiring and Analysing Volatile Evidence from AWS EC2 Instances

A practical guide to memory forensics in cloud environments. Covering acquisition techniques using AWS SSM, LiME, and AVML, and analysis with Volatility 3, MemProcFS, and Volexity Volcano for effective incident response.

Eviant • 18 Feb 2026 • 12 min read

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DFIR Hunting Tools: THOR, Loki, Chainsaw: The Open-Source Arsenal That Finds What EDR Misses

A practical guide to the DFIR tools that incident responders actually rely on. Covering THOR APT Scanner, Loki, Chainsaw, Hayabusa, Velociraptor, and more, with real usage examples and guidance on when to reach for each tool.

Eviant • 18 Feb 2026 • 10 min read

ASIC's $2.5M Penalty: Why Security Controls Are No Longer Optional for Australian Businesses

FIIG Securities fined $2.5 million by ASIC for cybersecurity failures. Learn what went wrong and why Australian businesses must prioritize security controls now.

Eviant • 17 Feb 2026 • 4 min read

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Browser Extensions: The Hidden Security Risk Stealing Your Credentials

Browser extensions frequently become compromised through developer account hijacking, excessive data collection, and supply chain attacks. Learn how to monitor and protect your organization.

Eviant • 17 Feb 2026 • 5 min read

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Threat Hunting for Australian Businesses: Beyond Reactive Security

Threat hunting proactively searches for hidden threats in your environment before they cause damage. Learn why Australian businesses need proactive threat detection beyond traditional security tools.

Eviant • 16 Feb 2026 • 5 min read

Fake browser error message showing ClickFix social engineering attack

ClickFix Attacks: The Social Engineering Trick Leading to Credential Theft

ClickFix attacks trick users into running malicious PowerShell commands disguised as legitimate error fixes, leading to infostealer infections and credential theft.

Eviant • 9 Feb 2026 • 5 min read

Australian Privacy Act: Data Breach Notification Requirements

Australian businesses must notify the OAIC and affected individuals within 30 days if a data breach causes serious harm. Learn what triggers notification, assessment requirements, and disclosure obligations.

Eviant • 7 Feb 2026 • 2 min read

Information Security Policies: Why They Matter and How to Get Started

Information security policies define how your business protects data, manages risk, and responds to incidents. Learn why policies matter, what the essential ones are, and where to find templates.

Eviant • 7 Feb 2026 • 4 min read

NIST Cybersecurity Framework showing the five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover

Essential 8 vs NIST CSF vs ISO 27001 - Which Should We Choose?

Australian SMBs face a choice between Essential 8, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO 27001 certification. Learn the costs, timelines, and which framework aligns with your business goals.

Eviant • 7 Feb 2026 • 3 min read

GraphQL Security: Preventing Data Exposure and IDOR

GraphQL APIs commonly expose schemas via introspection and allow unauthorized data access through IDOR. Learn how to test for these vulnerabilities and implement proper authorization controls.

Eviant • 7 Feb 2026 • 4 min read

Infographic showing infostealer infection methods, MFA bypass techniques, and business impact including BEC and cloud account takeover

Infostealer Malware: How Credential Theft Bypasses MFA and What to Do About It

Infostealer malware silently extracts browser passwords, session cookies, and MFA tokens from employee devices. Learn how infostealers work, why they bypass security controls, and detection strategies for Australian businesses.

Eviant • 7 Feb 2026 • 9 min read

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Cyber Insurance Requirements in Australia: Security Controls Checklist

Australian cyber insurers increasingly require Essential 8 compliance and specific security controls before coverage. Learn what insurers expect, how to prepare for questionnaires, and cost factors.

Eviant • 6 Feb 2026 • 7 min read

PCI DSS 4.0 Changes: What Australian E-Commerce Businesses Need to Know

PCI DSS 4.0 introduces new security requirements for Australian e-commerce businesses. Learn what changed from version 3.2.1, implementation timelines, and how Australian acquirers are responding.

Eviant • 6 Feb 2026 • 3 min read

AWS S3 Data Exfiltration: Detection Beyond CloudTrail Logs

CloudTrail logs API calls, but not actual data downloads. Learn how to detect S3 data exfiltration using Server Access Logging, VPC Flow Logs, GuardDuty, and cost-based anomaly detection.

Eviant • 6 Feb 2026 • 8 min read

OpenClaw: Why You Should Avoid These AI Agents

OpenClaw and Moltbot AI agents promise productivity but introduce severe security risks. Learn why these tools threaten Australian SMBs and what to use instead.

Eviant • 6 Feb 2026 • 4 min read

Protecting AWS Cloud Snapshots: The Hidden Risk of Stolen Active Directory Credentials

How attackers exploit AWS EBS snapshots to steal Active Directory NTDS.dit password hashes without touching domain controllers. Learn detection strategies and defensive controls.

Eviant • 5 Feb 2026 • 10 min read

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My Email Was Hacked: Phishing Response for Microsoft 365

Immediate response steps for phishing attacks that compromise Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts. Covers MITM phishing that bypasses MFA, removing attacker persistence, and prevention.

Eviant • 31 Jan 2026 • 3 min read

AWS Lambda Backdoor Investigation: Compromised Credentials, EventBridge Persistence, and the Serverless Logging Gap

Technical analysis of an AWS cloud breach involving exposed credentials, Lambda function backdoors, EventBridge persistence mechanisms, and the unique challenges of incident response in serverless environments.

Eviant • 21 Jan 2026 • 15 min read

SolarWinds SUNBURST backdoor technical analysis

Inside the SolarWinds SUNBURST Backdoor: A Technical Breakdown of the Most Creative Malware Ever Built

A technical deep dive into how Russian intelligence hijacked SolarWinds' build pipeline, embedded a backdoor in a signed DLL, evaded every security tool on the market, and remained undetected for 14 months. Code-level analysis of the attack chain, from SUNSPOT to Golden SAML.

Eviant • 14 Jan 2026 • 8 min read

Australian Cyber Security Centre Essential Eight framework diagram

Essential 8 Compliance Guide for Australian Businesses: What You Need to Know

Eviant assesses your organisation against the Essential Eight through a structured, evidence-based maturity review with a transparent, fixed-price model. Engagements start at $5,000, delivering one of the lowest assessment price points in Australia.

Eviant • 9 Jan 2026 • 8 min read

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