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Kelly Johnson stories

Kelly Johnson stands out as a leading voice in cybersecurity, primarily focusing on the Australasian region. Her appointment as the General Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Acronis underscores her vast experience and depth of knowledge in IT and cybersecurity. Kelly's role involves boosting cybersecurity operations and overseeing the strategic direction of the company in these countries.

Apart from her corporate responsibilities, Kelly's interests manifest in promoting cybersecurity education and fostering a more inclusive environment in this field. She has been actively involved with initiatives like the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, which highlights her dedication to supporting women in STEM fields. Her interviews and interactions often shed light on her strategic plans, aiming to enhance cybersecurity measures across various sectors, especially focusing on safe practices for remote working during the pandemic and the ever-evolving financial technology landscape in Australia.

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Acronis appoints Kelly Johnson as General Manager for Australia, NZ
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Acronis boosts its cybersecurity operations in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Kelly Johnson, a veteran IT expert, as the new general manager.
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ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.
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ESET adds innovations to security platform and solution
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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edr
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ESET has refreshed its line of business products created to help organisations of all sizes prevent cyber criminals from wreaking havoc.
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IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women’s scholarship program
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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scholarship
ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.
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ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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distributors
The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.
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ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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financial systems
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fintechs
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cybersecurity
Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.
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ESET launches resource to protect remote workers during COVID-19
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
ESET has released a security checklist to help Australian and New Zealand businesses transition to remote working securely.
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Interview: ESET Australia's Kelly Johnson outlines channel plans
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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job moves
We chatted to Johnson about her appointment, her current role and ESET's plans for the Australian channel market.