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Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
Virtualisation

Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes

Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Unified Communications

Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks

Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
EduTech

Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Adaptive Shield unveils new AI security features at RSA Conference
Generative AI

Adaptive Shield unveils new AI security features at RSA Conference

Adaptive Shield debuts SSPM detection and response tools for AI applications at RSA Conference 2024, tackling security risks of generative AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
Ransomware

Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AUSCERT launches new service to enhance cybersecurity posture
DevOps

AUSCERT launches new service to enhance cybersecurity posture

AUSCERT has launched a new Maturity Assessment Service to help organisations improve cybersecurity amidst rising cyber threats, offering impartial and actionable advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Cloudera reveals observability solutions for secure networks
Public Cloud

Cloudera reveals observability solutions for secure networks

Cloudera has launched Cloudera Observability Premium On-Premises and Cloudera Observability Premium for Public Cloud Data Hub.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
Unified Communications

Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management
DevOps

AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management

AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Arc secures DSTG contract for advanced defence project
Unified Communications

Arc secures DSTG contract for advanced defence project

Arc Professional Services wins DSTG contract for RDH project, enhancing situational awareness within the Australian Defence Force and FVEY partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Surge in hybrid cloud adoption drives need for better security
Virtualisation

Surge in hybrid cloud adoption drives need for better security

A study by Kaspersky and ISG reveals a surge in hybrid cloud and containerisation adoption, highlighting urgent needs for advanced cloud security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Palantir's AI platforms now certified on Oracle Cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Palantir's AI platforms now certified on Oracle Cloud

Palantir's AI platforms have achieved certification on Oracle Cloud, enhancing businesses' and governments' ability to accelerate their AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Firewalls

Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role
EduTech

Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role

Optic Security Group has appointed Vicki Barber as Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director, enhancing its marketing and innovative capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers
Unified Communications

HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers

HID has extended its partnership with Inner Range to introduce wallet-enabled readers and SIFER credentials, enhancing security and convenience for users globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024