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Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks

Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Australian IT leaders struggle with SaaS sprawl, turn to AI
Software-as-a-Service

Australian IT leaders struggle with SaaS sprawl, turn to AI

Almost half of Australian mid-market firms now juggle 51-200 SaaS apps, turning to AI to tackle growing complexity and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
Data Protection

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches

Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Shadow IT stories

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation
Data Protection

Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation

Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security

Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
Firewalls

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new AI & cloud tools for cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike unveils new AI & cloud tools for cyber defence

CrowdStrike enhances its Falcon platform with new AI and cloud security tools, offering real-time protection across AI models, data, identities and SaaS environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?
Cloud Access Security Broker

So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?

High-profile breaches on apps like Signal highlight the urgent need for user-friendly, secure file sharing to protect sensitive data in government and industry.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today
Cloud Security

The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today

Organisations now utilise nearly 500 SaaS applications on average, with less than half formally approved by IT, highlighting significant Shadow SaaS management issues.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Digital Transformation

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

By Chase Doelling • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Shadow IT stories

Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era
Software-as-a-Service

Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era

The growing data sprawl demands unified data security to boost visibility, control risks, and streamline compliance in today's complex cloud and AI environments.

By Bob Gilbert • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
DevOps

UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?
Internet of Things

EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?

As organisations navigate a growing digital landscape, understanding the differences between external attack surface management and vulnerability management is crucial.

By Outpost24 • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025