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Enterprise security stories - Page 48

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Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.
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Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.
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KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.
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SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform to help enterprises quickly discover, govern, and secure hundreds of applications, boosting identity security at scale.
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JAVLN Bytes SOC 2 compliance: Why your technology partner's report card matters

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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JAVLN has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, proving its secure, reliable platforms safeguard insurance brokers' sensitive client data daily.
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Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
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Forrester launches AEGIS to help CISOs secure agentic AI systems

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Forrester launches AEGIS, a six-domain framework aiding CISOs to secure and govern autonomous AI agents amid new enterprise risks.
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Workday breach highlights rising third-party cyberattack risks

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.
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The rise of the creative cybercriminal: Leveraging data visibility to combat them

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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In 2023, Australian investors lost AUD $8 million to deepfake scams; 20% of businesses faced such attacks, prompting enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity measures.
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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.
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AI & fragmented identities heighten enterprise security risks

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New research reveals AI and fragmented digital identities are increasing enterprise security risks, with 11 hours spent investigating each critical incident.
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Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.
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VECTEC Networks launches with new leaders to boost enterprise security

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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VECTEC launches VECTEC Networks, a specialist division led by new CEO Jack McEvoy, enhancing enterprise networking and security with expert-led services.
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Exclusive: Hicksons Lawyers boosts security with Netskope partnership

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australian law firms like Hicksons Lawyers are boosting cloud security with advanced tech amid rising cyberattacks targeting sensitive client data globally.
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Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
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Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Semperis has launched Service Account Protection Essential, a tool enhancing security for Active Directory service accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Creative ITC appoints trio to boost global service growth

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Creative ITC boosts leadership with three key appointments to expand global cloud services and enhance security following LDC's private equity investment.
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Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
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Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.