Attackers also rely on open source: While open source security tools have become essential for businesses, cybercriminals continue to leverage open source malware and target open source software as an attack vector - a trend already observed in Sysdig's 2024 Global Threat Year-in-Review.

In this article, Anthony Leverington (pictured), Regional Director for Sysdig, a cloud-native security company, discusses data security in the Australian fintech industry.1. Please start with a quick overview of yourself, your role, and your company.I’m Anthony Leverington, Regional Director for Sysdig, a cloud-native security company focused on helping organisations detect and respond to threats in real time. Cloud attacks happen fast, unfolding in 10 minutes or less, which is why we provide deep visibility and real-time security insights to protect cloud environments. Our mission is to help companies “Secure Every Second” by preventing attacks, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance across their infrastructure.2. What threats are currently keeping security professionals awake at night?Security professionals are most concerned about sophisticated cloud-based attacks, like supply chain vulnerabilities, zero-day exploits, and identity-based threats. Attackers are increasingly leveraging misconfigurations and unpatched vulnerabilities to breach cloud environments