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Arc secures DSTG contract for advanced defence project
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application security
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devsecops
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awareness
Arc Professional Services wins DSTG contract for RDH project, enhancing situational awareness within the Australian Defence Force and FVEY partners.
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Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
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ai
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australian
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national security
Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.
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UK election impact on tech sectors critical – industry
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data analytics
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quantum computing
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ai
The upcoming UK General Election is set to influence pivotal sectors, with industry leaders urging strategic investments in the NHS and technology to ensure sustainable growth.
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Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge
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cybersecurity
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ai security
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national security
Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.
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Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.
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Claroty enhances CPS security with new platform advancements
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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apm
Claroty's newest platform advancements bolster cyber-physical systems (CPS) security with enhanced asset visibility and a comprehensive array of solutions for reduced risk and cost efficiency.
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Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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it training
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research
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public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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investment
AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.
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MI5 warns of UK universities targeted by foreign states
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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funding
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mi5
MI5 flags foreign states targeting UK universities to harvest sensitive research data, hinting at universities' increasing role in national security discussions.
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ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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penten
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data solutions
ArchTIS has secured a contract worth AUD $466,840 with an Australian national security agency for their Kojensi software to enable secure collaboration on sensitive data.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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insider threats
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public sector
DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cyber threats
Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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coding
On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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gender diversity
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iwd
On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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threat intelligence
Cyber-plans to tackle escalating AI threats to national security spotlighted at Parliament Street think tank's summit.
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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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dark web
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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supply chain systems
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wifi
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telco
PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.
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VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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optimization
VIAVI Solutions lands a substantial $21.7M grant from the U.S. NTIA to further their Open RAN project, touted to revolutionise the telecom supply chain while fortifying Arizona's burgeoning tech scene.