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Extreme Networks appoints Anisha Vaswani as new CICO
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
Extreme Networks has appointed Anisha Vaswani as its inaugural Chief Information and Customer Officer, aimed at aligning IT strategy with business growth.
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UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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malware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.
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Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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data protection
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devops
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apm
As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.
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Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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malware
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siem
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cloud security
Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.
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Nasuni & CrowdStrike partner for enhanced threat detection
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Nasuni and CrowdStrike have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing threat detection and data recovery for enterprises through advanced integration of their security platforms.
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OpenText unveils AI cybersecurity solution to combat threats
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
OpenText has unveiled its latest AI-driven cybersecurity solution, Core Threat Detection and Response, set to enhance threat detection for enterprises.
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Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Bristol-based cybersecurity firm Immersive has appointed Mark Schmitz as its new CEO, aiming to bolster its position in the cyber resilience market.
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Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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physical security
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public sector
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law enforcement
Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.
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Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.
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CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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endpoint protection
CYFOX has unveiled OmniSec GenAI vCISO, an autonomous security platform aimed at easing the burden on CISOs and DPOs while ensuring compliance.
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Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.
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CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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ai security
CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
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Claroty appoints Amir Preminger as new Chief Technology Officer
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Claroty has appointed Amir Preminger as Chief Technology Officer, tasking him with driving innovation and enhancing customer-focused product development.
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Exabeam wins triple accolade at 2025 cybersecurity awards
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Exabeam has triumphed at the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, winning accolades for Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company, AI Security Solution, and SIEM.
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Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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resellers
Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.
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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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windows 11
Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.
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NormCyber triumphs at teiss Awards with top security title
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
NormCyber has been named Best Incident Response Solution at the 2025 teiss Awards, adding to its growing list of accolades in cyber security.
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Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.
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Survey: Security outweighs cost in travel payment choices
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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payment technologies
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amadeus
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fraud prevention
A recent Outpayce study reveals that over 70% of travellers prioritise payment security over discounts, highlighting growing concerns over cyber fraud in travel.
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CrowdStrike enhances partner programme with new incentives
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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breach prevention
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has expanded its Accelerate partner programme, introducing new resources to bolster its global partner ecosystem in delivering robust cybersecurity solutions.