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Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats
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Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.
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Legit Security boosts leadership team with new VP appointment
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US firm Legit Security expands its executive team with the appointment of Justin Bradley as VP of Customer Success, reinforcing the ASPM pioneer's dedication to customer development and retention.
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Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
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Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.
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Cado Security boosts platform with SaaS environment support
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Cado Security has upgraded its platform, offering enhanced analysis support for SaaS environments, set to strengthen responses to Microsoft 365 compromises for organisations spanning SaaS, on-premise and cloud environments.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
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Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
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London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
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The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
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Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
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ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
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Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.
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Cloudflare launches Defensive AI for threat protection
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Cloudflare unveils Defensive AI, a personalised security strategy to protect organisations against threats from emerging technologies.
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Veeam, Microsoft unite for AI-based data protection
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Veeam and Microsoft have launched a five-year strategic collaboration to develop AI-powered solutions for data backup and recovery.
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Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
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The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Claroty launches healthcare cyber threat detection module in Australia
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Cybersecurity firm Claroty debuts advanced threat detection module in Medigate platform, enhancing digital protection for Australian healthcare providers, amid increasing cyberattacks.
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New Relic releases interactive security testing with proof-of-exploit reports
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New Relic's observability platform now offers Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) with a proof-of-exploit reporting feature, enabling real-time identification and fixing of application vulnerabilities before code deployment.
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From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
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Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
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CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions
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HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Ashling Partners extends intelligent automation services to Australia
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asia pacific
Ashling Partners, a major intelligent automation service provider, is enlarging its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with a new Australian centre of excellence and a Melbourne office.
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Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
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Australia’s banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.
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Device Authority launches award-winning KSaaS service on Azure Marketplace
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Device Authority has launched its acclaimed KeyScaler as a Service (KSaaS) on Azure Marketplace, offering businesses robust IoT ecosystem protection without high infrastructure costs.
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Checkmarx & Security Compass unite for enhanced threat modelling
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application security
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Checkmarx and Security Compass have partnered to increase threat modelling across software development lifecycles, integrating SD Elements to streamline Checkmarx's enterprise application security platform.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
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Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.