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Exclusive: AWS’ sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
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Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.
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Dynatrace joins Her Tech Circle to boost gender equity
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Dynatrace has been appointed a National Partner by Her Tech Circle to enhance gender equity in Australia's tech sector, where women make up just 28%.
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Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
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New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.
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Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
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ransomware
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cloud security
Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
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CrowdStrike to acquire Adaptive Shield for cloud security
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, enhancing its capabilities in identity-based protection across the cloud amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
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Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.
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LinkedIn unveils AI tools to transform HR & sales roles
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A recent LinkedIn study reveals that 10% of new job roles in 2024 are those that didn't exist in 2000, signalling a significant workforce transformation.
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Enterprise data and Generative AI: Safeguarding innovation and security in Australia’s cyber landscape
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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The rise of Generative AI in Australia prompts questions about data security, as enterprises seek to balance innovation with robust protective measures.
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Logicalis Australia achieves Platinum status with Palo Alto
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digital transformation
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network security
Logicalis Australia has attained Palo Alto Networks NextWave Platinum Innovator status, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and capabilities.
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QuintessenceLabs deploys key appliance in Equinix centres
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.
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Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Genetec has appointed Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania, aiming to boost business development from its Melbourne base.
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Trustwave achieves Microsoft FastTrack status in APAC region
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cloud services
Trustwave has attained Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status and is recognised as a Microsoft Verified MXDR provider for the APAC region.
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OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.
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N-able enhances Cove protection with Fortified Copies feature
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firewalls
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data protection
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private cloud
N-able has launched Fortified Copies from Cove Data Protection, a feature designed to automate backup immutability and bolster data security against ransomware.
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Rise in AI-driven phishing sites targets crypto users
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cryptocurrency
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Kaspersky's experts warn that cybercriminals are increasingly using Large Language Models to create sophisticated phishing schemes targeting cryptocurrency users.
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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.
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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
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apm
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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The security challenges posed by increasing use of generative AI
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
The rise of generative AI tools brings significant productivity gains but also demands urgent attention to emerging security and governance challenges.
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Bugcrowd appoints Trey Ford & reveals new services
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apm
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cybersecurity
Bugcrowd has appointed Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas, aiming to enhance cybersecurity operations amid rapid growth.
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Join the fight against cyber crime: Enrol in Cyber Wardens training for free
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phishing
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physical security
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Small businesses facing increased cyber threats can now access free training through COSBOA's Cyber Wardens program to enhance their security skills.