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Organisations ramp SaaS security spend but gaps persist
4 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
New research reveals organisations ramp up SaaS security budgets yet face persistent risks in data protection and access control amid growing adoption.
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Check Point named leader in GigaOm’s AI-powered firewall report
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm’s Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
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DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
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iot security
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iot
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ai
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
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Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing
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ai
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motorola solutions
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law enforcement
Motorola Solutions unveils SVX and Assist, merging voice, video, and AI to enhance US police officers' real-time decision-making and reduce device load.
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Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
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siem
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iot security
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zero trust security
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
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Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
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So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?
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casb
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breach prevention
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whatsapp
High-profile breaches on apps like Signal highlight the urgent need for user-friendly, secure file sharing to protect sensitive data in government and industry.
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Your personal SaaS accounts could trigger a million-dollar corporate breach
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Personal SaaS accounts like LinkedIn and Dropbox now serve as major security risks, potentially leading to corporate breaches worth millions or more.
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GitLab unveils AI-driven DevSecOps integration with Amazon Q
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for Ultimate self-managed users on AWS, integrating AI to accelerate and secure software development workflows.
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Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
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Gurucul launches self-driving SIEM to automate security ops
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Gurucul unveils Self-Driving SIEM with AI agents to automate security tasks, cutting costs by 40% and boosting analyst productivity in threat management.
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Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
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saas
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physical security
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bluechip infotech
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
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Telstra tech helps Good Friday Appeal donations top AUD $1m
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uc
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telco
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telstra
Telstra celebrates 80 years supporting the Good Friday Appeal, helping raise over AUD $1 million via technology during this year’s telethon for The Royal Children's Hospital.
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Kiteworks reveals the top data breaches of 2024 report
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cybersecurity
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data security
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financial services
Kiteworks has revealed its report on the top data breaches of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of data sensitivity in assessing breach severity.
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Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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mdr
Kaspersky reported record revenues of USD $822 million for 2024, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, driven by strong B2B product sales.
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FireMon recruits four Skybox sales leaders for expansion
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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paas
FireMon has strengthened its global team by recruiting four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost its network security policy management worldwide.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara launches new ransomware detection in VSP One, cutting downtime by 95% and costs by 20% with CyberSense integration for swift data recovery.
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Illumio unveils AI security graph for cloud threat response
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Illumio unveils Illumio Insights, an AI-driven cloud security tool that detects and neutralises cyber threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments in real time.
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One in fourteen workers use China-based AI apps, study shows
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Employees use an average of 254 AI apps at work, with 7% trying China-based platforms, raising serious data security concerns, Harmonic Security finds.