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UK SMBs face cyber incidents amid basic security gaps
Featured • Small Business

UK SMBs face cyber incidents amid basic security gaps

about 1 hour ago

Nearly half of UK small businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with phishing and unpatched flaws doing most of the damage.

Sofiah Nichole Salivio
SOFIAH NICHOLE SALIVIO News Editor

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NVIDIA

DigiCert adds identity controls for NVIDIA AI agents

Enterprises could gain a way to revoke an AI agent's authority and audit its actions as DigiCert ties identity controls to NVIDIA's platform.

about 17 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
IT services

Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories

The ranking may bolster Kinetic IT's bid for government contracts as agencies seek suppliers with local delivery, governance and security controls.

about 21 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Enterprise security

Gallagher security forum draws 150 professionals in Brisbane

The gathering underscored rising demand for integrated security as Queensland and Papua New Guinea organisations reassess risk and infrastructure protection.

about 23 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Microsoft

Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI

Their Canberra-built software has won praise for keeping sensitive government and defence data onshore as Australia weighs reliance on foreign AI platforms.

1 day ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Software engineering

Australian firms race ahead on AI despite oversight gaps

Only 9% of Australian organisations can fully trace AI behaviour in production, leaving boards exposed as systems move into live use.

2 days ago · Mara Sugue
IT services

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

3 days ago · Raphael Veloso
Investigation

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

3 months ago • 5 min read
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

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Mara Sugue

Mara Sugue

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Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.

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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

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