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Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
DevOps

Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ

Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Ransomware

Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management

In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs
Data Protection

CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs

Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Zscaler unveils SASE programme for Zero Trust security
Data Protection

Zscaler unveils SASE programme for Zero Trust security

Zscaler has launched advanced single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge programme and Zero Trust SD-WAN solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Cequence Security & Vercara to enhance API protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cequence Security & Vercara to enhance API protection

Cequence Security and Vercara have partnered to boost API protection, with Vercara incorporating Cequence's UAP platform offering comprehensive security against cyber threats and supporting businesses to safely scale applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Phishing

Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report

Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform

Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Cyber attacks double, utilities & manufacturing hardest hit
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attacks double, utilities & manufacturing hardest hit

Armis's report shows cyber attacks globally doubled in 2023, with utilities and manufacturing sectors the hardest hit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity

Acronis leads industry innovation with Integrated Advanced Security and EDR, targeting AI-driven cyberattacks and eliminating added costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Peter Hanna appointed Head of Channels for Cohesity Asia-Pacific & Japan
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Peter Hanna appointed Head of Channels for Cohesity Asia-Pacific & Japan

AI data security firm Cohesity appoints industry veteran Peter Hanna as Head of Channels for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and partner engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Telecom giant seals multimillion deal with Radware
Unified Communications

Telecom giant seals multimillion deal with Radware

Radware, a renowned cybersecurity and application delivery provider, has secured a multimillion-pound deal to expand its partnership with a leading global telecom company.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
71% of Australian small businesses view cyber attacks as major risk
Network Infrastructure

71% of Australian small businesses view cyber attacks as major risk

Cybersecurity threats are escalating for Australian small businesses, with 71% viewing it as a major risk, says a global study by McAfee and Dell Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
CyberArk names Eduarda Camacho as new Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

CyberArk names Eduarda Camacho as new Chief Operating Officer

Australian identity security firm, CyberArk, appoints industry veteran Eduarda Camacho as its new COO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in SaaS and enterprise software.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs
Malware

Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs

Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024