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Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia
Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
Security Information and Event Management

AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption

The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Physical Security

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk
Digital Transformation

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Varonis launches unified identity protection platform
Data Protection

Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations
Software-as-a-Service

AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Data Protection

Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region

Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
Risk & Compliance

New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks

Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities
Privileged Access Management

Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities

Okta has launched new features aimed at bolstering security for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing challenges arising from generative AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Australian utilities face rising threat from cyberattacks

Recent cyberattacks on water and electricity operators in the US and UK pose significant risks for Australian utilities, revealing vulnerabilities and urgent need for action.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
Data Protection

Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future

As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Data Analytics

CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing

CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025