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Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.

More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

Data#3 launches Managed XDR service, using AI and 24/7 monitoring to boost cyber security visibility for resource-limited SMEs.

Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.

Too many cloud security tools are overwhelming teams with alerts, causing delays in incident response and weakening overall cloud runtime security.

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.

Claroty enhances its xDome platform with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking tools, helping firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact.

Check Point’s 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.

Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.

Claroty’s new xDome features help firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact, boosting collaboration and security across operations.

As AI reshapes search, firms can boost visibility on ChatGPT and other LLMs by building authoritative content and engaging trusted journalists.

Rimini Street will support all SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA releases until 2040, offering up to 90% savings and avoiding costly SAP-mandated migrations.

Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.

Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

Coalition Australia has raised its standard cyber crime cover to AUD $500,000, addressing growing losses from social engineering and funds transfer fraud.

Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.

Mary Yang, with 20+ years in tech marketing, has been named Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX to drive growth in its browser security solutions globally.