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Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Acronis has reported a 57% surge in year-on-year revenue in Australia, driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.
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Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
Logpoint has named Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer, further solidifying its foothold in the European cybersecurity market.
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Concentric AI raises USD $45m to drive data security
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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genai
Concentric AI has raised USD $45 million in Series B funding, significantly boosting its position in the growing Data Security Posture Management market.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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it training
A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Busting money laundering in Australia is dependent on making better data connections
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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genai
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money laundering
The persistent ability of criminals to exploit legitimate structures to launder money has banks and others on the hunt for new tools and techniques to counter the threat.
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Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos has appointed Torjus Gylstorff as Chief Revenue Officer and Jon Bove as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to boost global revenue growth.
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A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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hybrid cloud
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breach prevention
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genai
A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.
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New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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encryption
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.
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Thoughtworks Technology Radar reveals AI & Rust trends
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
Thoughtworks has released its latest Technology Radar, highlighting trends in AI tools aimed at simplifying the use of large language models amid growing concerns.
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Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
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Rising tech insolvencies in Australia: How businesses are using software Escrow to shield from vendor risks
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Australia faces a surge in corporate insolvencies, with tech firms like Plutora racking up debts of AUD $37.3 million as businesses turn to software escrow for protection.
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Why getting AI adoption right the first time is crucial for success
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
As AI adoption surges across Australia, CIOs emphasise careful implementation to avoid costly mistakes, with 85% allocating budgets for its development.
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Cohesity Gaia enhanced with new visual data explorer
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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genai
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microsoft
Cohesity has enhanced its Gaia data exploration tool with a visual interface, enabling enterprises to efficiently analyse unstructured data and gain insights.
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CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa for enhanced security
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa to enhance real-time threat detection and remediation for digital workspaces, addressing hybrid work complexities.
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Illumio achieves ISO certification for security compliance
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai
Illumio has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global security standards in data protection and management.
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Alkira to launch new zero trust network access service in 2024
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Alkira has announced its upcoming Zero Trust Network Access service, launching in Q4 2024, promising enhanced security and seamless connectivity for enterprises.
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Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here’s what to do about it
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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nsa
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industrial control systems
Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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Teleport updates policy to enhance critical asset security
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network security
Teleport has unveiled crucial updates to its Teleport Policy, enhancing security for vital computing assets and tackling alert fatigue.