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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
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In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
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Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers
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encryption
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm, Cado Security, uncovers revelations about a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware exploiting vulnerabilities in Confluence servers using the CVE-2023-22518 exploit.
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Amplifying AI-powered cybersecurity to counter growing threats
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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ai security
Rising cybersecurity threats compel companies to leverage AI and cross-border collaboration, amid an expected AU $7.3bn investment in Australia's security infrastructure in 2024.
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BeyondTrust takes over Entitle to boost cloud estate security
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saas
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pam
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iam
BeyondTrust's acquisition of privilege management solution Entitle will bolster its privileged identity security platform.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
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vpn
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testing
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cybersecurity
ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
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cloud services
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dr
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compliance
Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.
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Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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intel
Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.
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Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
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pc hardware
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surveillance
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blockchain
The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.
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Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
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ai
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oobe
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Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.
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Check Point boosts email security with new AI-powered features
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cloud services
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dr
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microsoft
Check Point Software Technologies bolsters email security with new features, including unified quarantine and DMARC monitoring to combat advanced phishing threats.
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SentinelOne makes it to CRN's inaugural AI 100 list
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity giant SentinelOne has earned a place in CRN’s inaugural AI 100 list, receiving praise for its innovative and empowering AI-based solutions in the AI for Cybersecurity category.
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Upwind fortifies Cloud Security Platform with identity security
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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auditing
Faced with a sharp increase in security breaches, Upwind is stepping up its Cloud Security Platform with a new focus on identity security, providing a comprehensive solution to Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) concerns.
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Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS for cloud & hybrid deployments
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bi
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big data
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saas
Genetec unveils its Security Center SaaS solution for cloud-based physical security, merging multiple security features together with an open architecture.
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IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity bolsters its cyber resilience initiative with IBM, accelerating the development of data security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, with IBM listed as a key investor.
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Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.
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Australian firms struggle with connectivity failures & security threats
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iot
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casb
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5g
Over half of Australian businesses suffer at least 1-2 hours of weekly downtime due to network failure amid heightened operational costs and security breaches.
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Can misconceptions derail the effectiveness of operational resilience?
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data protection
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compliance
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cloud services
Australian financial services firms brace for tighter compliance measures amid growing data breaches, focusing improvements to risk management and compliance strategies.
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Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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radware
Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.
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Appdome, Atlassian to automate secure mobile app delivery
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ml
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devops
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app development
Appdome partners with Atlassian to automate secure mobile app deliveries, enhancing the cyber defence system via Atlassian's CI/CD service.
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Swann announces AI-driven voice assistant for home security
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apple
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cloud services
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smartphones
Swann, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, is set to launch the HomeShield, an AI-driven voice assistant for home security.
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Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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forensics
London-based Cado Security and cloud security provider Wiz announce a strategic partnership to enhance cloud risk reduction and forensic investigation efficiency for mutual customers.
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Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
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ai
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.
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Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion
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saas
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Cloud industry veteran, Ashley Baird, has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director of Market Expansion at data protection firm Commvault, charged with accelerating the company's growth in new markets.
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The rising threat of search engine ad abuse
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Search engine ad infrastructure is increasingly being exploited by cyber criminals for phishing scams, posing a growing threat to global internet users and firms, a BlueVoyant report reveals.