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Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024
Firewalls

Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024

A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Hyperscale

Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite

A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security
Digital Transformation

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security

AI-enhanced identity security is essential as 93% of financial services leaders grapple with data breaches. How can AI modernise and fortify their defences?.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

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Threat Landscape stories

Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response

Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Malware

Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management
Cybersecurity

Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management

Tenable releases new Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response tools to aid IT and cloud environments in prioritising and addressing critical security threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Virtualisation

Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses

As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Defending against APTs: A learning exercise with Kimsuky
Malware

Defending against APTs: A learning exercise with Kimsuky

Rapid7 Labs' new paper reveals Kimsuky's sophisticated tactics, providing vital insights for security teams to bolster defences against these advanced persistent threats.

By Raj Samani • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist

A report by Ivanti reveals a rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024 as 71% of security experts navigate widening confidence gaps with non-IT leaders.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager
Firewalls

LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager

LogRhythm names Rebbeca Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for ANZ, leveraging her 15 years of expertise to bolster customer support and drive market growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap
Security Information and Event Management

APAC firms rethink cybersecurity strategies amid confidence gap

A new study by LogRhythm reveals a critical disconnect between APAC security execs and customers on cyber defence efficacy, prompting strategy overhauls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
EduTech

Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats

Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Firewalls

Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half

Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024