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Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool

Mixed identity estates and older encryption dependencies are turning Active Directory migrations into outage risks for large organisations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Semperis launches global tour for cyber war documentary

The documentary's global rollout will take its account of cyber attacks on vital services to more than 30 cities, including Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Data Protection

Australia AI identity governance lags as risks rise

Most Australian organisations are using or planning AI agents for security tasks before formal controls are in place, Semperis found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds

Agencies using Microsoft Government Community Cloud High can now scan cloud identities for weaknesses, closing a gap in hybrid security oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk

Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Disaster Recovery

Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity

Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.

By Courtney Guss • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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Data Protection

Cohesity names Datacom APJ MSP Partner of the Year

The recognition boosts Datacom's standing across Australia and New Zealand as customers demand stronger cyber resilience, data protection and recovery support.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Ransomware

Ransomware gangs threaten Australian executives & families

The study found 41% of attacks on Australian organisations involved intimidation or physical threats, with families sometimes caught in the fallout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Ransomware

Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws

The flaws could have let attackers hijack identities and take over domains in environments where Active Directory still runs most enterprise access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Iranian-linked cyber attack exposes UK energy flaws

Small operators across Britain's power network may share the same weak points after the outage, experts warn, despite no grid-wide disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Privileged Access Management

Hack The Box & Semperis team up on identity training

The alliance aims to help defenders spot and contain identity-based attacks before they disrupt access across hybrid networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Firewalls

Sektor signs Semperis deal to boost identity security

Rising identity-based attacks are pushing Australian and New Zealand businesses to seek faster recovery tools for Active Directory and hybrid systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026