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Risk Management stories - Page 2

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Commvault adds AI-powered automation for cleaner, safer recovery

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Commvault launches AI-driven tools within its Cloud Unity platform to enhance detection, removal and validation in cyberattack data recovery processes.
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Discovery over technology drives effective software solutions

2 days ago
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Australian firm Notitia says understanding business issues through discovery, not tech choice, is key to crafting effective software solutions that truly work.
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Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats

2 days ago
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Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

2 days ago
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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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Insurability now a core test for boardroom AI & climate strategy

3 days ago
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Insurability is becoming the key test for boardroom AI and climate strategies as regulators, insurers, and investors demand rigorous risk management and governance.
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Australian firms face surge in AI-driven ransomware attacks

3 days ago
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Two in five Australian firms faced ransomware attacks last year amid rising AI-driven cyber threats, with many paying ransoms exceeding USD $250,000.
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McKinsey report shows AI interest but slow scaling

3 days ago
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Most firms use AI, but only a small fraction have scaled it widely, says McKinsey, with just 39% seeing notable financial benefits so far.
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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

3 days ago
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Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
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Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift

4 days ago
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Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.
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Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion

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Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.
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SentinelOne & AWS enhance AI security with new integrations

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SentinelOne and AWS have announced new AI-powered security integrations to automate and enhance protection for cloud and generative AI environments.
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US CISOs face mounting stress as cyber incidents & AI threats rise

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US CISOs face soaring stress as cyber incidents rise; 73% faced major breaches recently amid high board expectations and AI threats.
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Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform

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Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.
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Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee

Last week
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Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
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Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties

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Singapore’s Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.
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Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands

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Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.
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AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

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AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
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Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels

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A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.