<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Virtualyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[We specialise in IT governance and management, helping organisations operate and evolve their digital estates efficiently, securely, and strategically]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:46:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.virtualyst.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Today’s #1 Cybersecurity Control: Phishing-Resistant Authentication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite widespread Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adoption, identity-based attacks continue to succeed. The reason is that many authentication methods still rely on mechanisms attackers can bypass.  Phishing-resistant authentication addresses this and should now be a top priority for organisations. Quick Takeaways Authentication remains a primary attack path: Attackers target passwords, login prompts, and active sessions because they provide a direct route into business systems. Attackers...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/today-s-1-cybersecurity-control-phishing-resistant-authentication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1041cfb0cf3c364860b63e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:22:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_f7d11f91c1d34b77a19969eacb6f4cab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Network Firewall’s Role in a Cloud-First Zero Trust World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s security landscape looks very different from the one traditional firewalls were originally built for. Users are no longer always in the office. Devices move between networks. Applications are delivered through SaaS. Workloads run in public cloud platforms. Many business systems are now accessed directly over the internet rather than through a private corporate network. In this world, the firewall is no longer the natural centre of gravity for security. That does not mean firewalls are...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/the-network-firewall-s-role-in-a-cloud-first-zero-trust-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a7d1f2fd8b3b696952898</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:28:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_020ef5cf71d74d55bdb91a8bb759621a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Critical Risk Reminder: OpenAI’s Security Breach and Shadow AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI recently confirmed that two employee devices in its corporate environment were impacted as part of the TanStack npm supply chain attack. According to OpenAI, the security breach involved activity consistent with malware behaviour, including unauthorised access and credential-focused exfiltration activity in a limited subset of internal source code repositories accessible to the impacted employees. Importantly, OpenAI stated that it found no evidence that user data was accessed,...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/a-critical-risk-reminder-openai-s-security-breach-and-shadow-ai-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0660179f0dce7b5990d276</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:53:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_15840456241c47e3addd467bc8568081~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cloud‑First Era: Microsoft Entra Connect’s Transition to Cloud Sync]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has recently announced its plans to transition organisations from Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync, marking another step in the industry’s shift toward cloud‑first models. Beginning July 2026, organisations will start receiving notifications about their assigned transition window through the Microsoft 365 Message Center, Microsoft Entra Connect Health, and targeted email communications. What This Means for Your Organisation If your organisation currently...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/a-cloud-first-era-microsoft-entra-connect-s-transition-to-cloud-sync</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff089becab9011375380a6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_3b6dc0a326b542a9b54b7c7bb72aebf1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_911,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Active Exploitation of cPanel/WHM Vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑41940)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recently disclosed security vulnerability affecting cPanel and WHM (CVE‑2026‑41940) is currently under active exploitation. Given that cPanel powers a significant portion of global websites, this critical vulnerability presents a significant risk to organisations and businesses that rely on cPanel‑based hosting. If your organisation uses cPanel or WHM, here’s what you need to know — and the steps you should take to protect your environment. What You Should Do Immediately Review your current...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/active-exploitation-of-cpanel-whm-vulnerability-cve-2026-41940</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8228f90b4365cb8671291</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_2d27cd48a4044bba91381bf8098facef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_795,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Pressing Risk for Microsoft 365 Copilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Copilot has quickly moved from curiosity to catalyst. For many organisations, it represents the first time AI is being embedded directly into daily workflows—surfacing information, generating content, and contextualising questions using the organisation’s own data. While there are many well‑documented AI risks discussed today—data leakage, accuracy concerns, and shadow AI among them—within the specific context of Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, one risk stands out as the most...]]></description><link>https://www.virtualyst.au/post/the-most-pressing-risk-for-microsoft-365-copilot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f17bcb7cb0726b2dac21c0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:17:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58c882_b3fb2e43162f4d9e8b056e4a5090dbc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Salem</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>