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Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
Firewalls

Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions

Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
Firewalls

From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

By Wayne Phillips • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

By Lisa Tetrault • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
Data Analytics

Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap

Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Firewalls

Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Application Performance Monitoring

Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme

Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
Privileged Access Management

Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities

Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Firewalls

Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
High confidence yet increased breaches in QR & image phishing
Email Security

High confidence yet increased breaches in QR & image phishing

Study highlights a worrying disparity between organisational self-confidence and actual ability to counter image-based and QR code phishing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
Malware

Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK

Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
ManageEngine integrates Endpoint Central with Check Point's Harmony Mobile
Endpoint Protection

ManageEngine integrates Endpoint Central with Check Point's Harmony Mobile

ManageEngine integrates with Check Point's mobile threat defence solution Harmony Mobile in a bid to fortify mobile security and aid businesses grappling with surging mobile malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience
Data Protection

Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience

Commvault, under new Asia VP Michel Borst, sets sights on cyber resilience, leveraging a legacy of data protection against escalating cyber threats in Asia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Multi-factor authentication

Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience

Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.

By Nathan Wenzler • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Exabeam pushes AI-driven security with Threat Center & Copilot
Semiconductors

Exabeam pushes AI-driven security with Threat Center & Copilot

Exabeam has revealed the Threat Center and Exabeam Copilot, two innovative additions to its AI-driven Security Operations Platform.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ
Semiconductors

Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ

Netpoleon ANZ teams up with Devo Technology to bring the Devo Security Data Platform to Australia and New Zealand, offering a new dimension in SOC scalability and ingenuity.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

LogRhythm extends LRQA Nettitude collaboration to boost UK cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm extends LRQA Nettitude collaboration to boost UK cybersecurity

LogRhythm boosts UK cybersecurity, extending its tie-up with LRQA Nettitude: the inaugural UK firm to offer a managed service for LogRhythm's security platform, Axon.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024