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Radware using AI-powered protection to combat logic attacks
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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awards
Radware has launched an AI-powered API protection engine to counter business logic attacks in real time.
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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
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Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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investment
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censuswide
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collaboration
Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ransomware
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email security
The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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SailPoint expands connectivity, supports 21k+ applications
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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integration
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systems integration
SailPoint Technologies expands its Connectivity platform, integrating over 1,100 enterprise and 20,000 custom applications to bolster identity security.
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SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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martech
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.
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Better connectivity for smarter transport
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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cx
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martech
To move towards smarter transport, the industry needs a holistic, interconnected system that leverages real-time data, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.
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Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
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63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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application security
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developers
A Checkmarx study shows 63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks in the past two years, with open-source software posing major risks.
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Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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it training
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crm
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encryption
Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
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Excite expands cyber security with CBIT Digital Forensic acquisition
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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it services
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australian government
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m&a
Excite Technology Services acquires CBIT Digital Forensic Services for AUD $14 million, enhancing its cyber security and digital forensics capabilities.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, recognising its innovation and deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions across the globe.
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SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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uc
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spacetech
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5g & beyond
Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson, has teamed up with SA Power Networks to provide in-vehicle 5G and satellite connectivity, boosting reliability and reducing downtime.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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malware
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ddos
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devops
The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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Runtime security challenges for geo-distributed businesses
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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breach prevention
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open source
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containers
A new report finds 85% of container developers experienced cyber incidents related to containers or Kubernetes within the last year.
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Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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open source
Aqua Security has uncovered that sensitive data like credentials and API tokens can persist even after removal from Git-based SCM systems, exposing companies like Cisco and Mozilla.
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Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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malware
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data protection
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phishing
Bitdefender and Netgear’s new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.