SecurityBrief Australia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Latest news

Story image
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
2 days ago
#
network infrastructure
#
fortinet
#
palo alto networks
Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
Story image
Andre Schindler promoted to SVP at NinjaOne amid growth
2 days ago
#
mdm
#
endpoint management
#
productivity
Andre Schindler, the architect behind NinjaOne's EMEA success, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Sales, amidst 70% year-over-year growth.
Story image
Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost resilience platform
2 days ago
#
cybersecurity
#
integration
#
cyber resilience
Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost its Cyber Resilience platform, aiming to secure and manage PC endpoints from firmware level, targeting markets worth USD $35 billion.
Story image
Navigating the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence
2 days ago
#
edge computing
#
quantum computing
#
ai
Businesses are racing to adopt Generative AI, promising efficiency and competitive edge, but grappling with risks such as inaccuracy and cybersecurity.
Story image
Action1 enters Australian market with local data centre
2 days ago
#
edutech
#
construction
#
government
US-based Action1 enters Australian market with local team and Sydney-based data centre, aiming to help organisations meet ACSC's Essential Eight through automated patch management.
Story image
Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
2 days ago
#
ransomware
#
data analytics
#
cyber attacks
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.
Story image
Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach
2 days ago
#
siem
#
cybersecurity
#
integration
A new Gartner report criticising SOAR systems for high costs and unmet promises has stirred controversy, with Acora defending its approach to optimising SOAR technology.
Story image
BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua for supply chain revamp
2 days ago
#
cleantech
#
collaboration
#
sustainability
BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua to enhance supply chain sustainability, streamlining operations and compliance.
Story image
Cequence Security announces strategic partnership with Netskope
2 days ago
#
digital transformation
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
casb
Cequence Security partners with Netskope to offer enhanced API threat intelligence through the Cequence UAP platform, fortifying cyber defences against evolving threats.
Story image
HackerOne launches PartnerOne to expand global cybersecurity access
2 days ago
#
devops
#
hcm
#
risk & compliance
HackerOne has unveiled its first channel partner programme, PartnerOne, to expand global access to its human-powered cybersecurity solutions, involving key partners like GuidePoint Security and Softcat.
Story image
Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment
2 days ago
#
hyperscale
#
aws
#
procurement
Traceable AI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce a strategic collaboration to enhance API security in cloud-native environments through AWS Marketplace integration, tackling rising API-based threats.
Story image
Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
3 days ago
#
financial institutions
#
qualys
#
australian
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
Story image
Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
3 days ago
#
uc
#
data protection
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
Story image
Custocy partners with Enea to enhance AI-powered security platform
3 days ago
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
#
enea
Custocy teams up with Enea to integrate DPI and IDS software into its AI-driven NDR platform, aiming to bolster cybersecurity accuracy and performance.
Story image
Cybersecurity startup 12Port launches with zero trust solution
3 days ago
#
hyperscale
#
data protection
#
dc
Cybersecurity startup 12Port emerges from stealth, debuting its Horizon solution, which simplifies microsegmentation for zero trust security strategies.
Story image
Revenera unveils OSS Inspector plugin for IntelliJ IDEA users
3 days ago
#
open source
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
Revenera launches OSS Inspector for IntelliJ IDEA, helping developers identify open source software risks directly in their IDE, ensuring secure, compliant code.
Story image
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
3 days ago
#
uc
#
data privacy
#
ai
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
Story image
Access4 appoints Greg Round as Head of Strategic Partnerships
3 days ago
#
oracle
#
queenstown
#
access4
Greg Round joins Access4 as Head of Strategic Partnerships, aiming to boost the firm's bids and tenders team. His vast experience in the IT industry is set to enhance partner success in both enterprise and government sectors.
Story image
Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways
3 days ago
#
malware
#
casb
#
apm
Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.
Story image
Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
3 days ago
#
leadership
#
event
#
women in technology
Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and promoting diversity.