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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
Cloud Access Security Broker

John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia

John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Aston Martin F1 extends cybersecurity partnership with SentinelOne
Partner Programmes

Aston Martin F1 extends cybersecurity partnership with SentinelOne

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team extends multi-year partnership with global cybersecurity firm SentinelOne to safeguard performance data and secure operations at their Silverstone technology campus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards
Partner Programmes

SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards

In their annual Partner Awards, cybersecurity company SonicWall celebrates its standout partners and distributors for their crucial role in shielding customers from complex, ever-evolving cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Multi-factor authentication

QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2024
Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
DataCentre infrastructure

Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024

When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Mindgard unveils tool to assess cyber risk in AI systems
Hyperscale

Mindgard unveils tool to assess cyber risk in AI systems

AI cybersecurity leader Mindgard debuts free tool, AI Security Labs, to aid engineers in assessing cyber risks to AI systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director
Customer Experience

Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director

Trend Micro bolsters ANZ leadership team with appointment of Srujan Talakokkula as Managing Director for Commercial business, as it commits to growing local customer base.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies
Malware

Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies

In 2024, cybersecurity leaders grapple with higher data breaches, flat budgets, and increasing complexity by focusing on scaling efficiencies and securing hybrid cloud infrastructure.

By Shane Buckley • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Why traditional rate limiting falls short against today's DDoS attacks
Security Operations Centres

Why traditional rate limiting falls short against today's DDoS attacks

Traditional rate-limiting falls short against sophisticated DDoS attacks, jeopardising legitimate traffic and placing added burdens on SOC teams; behavioural protection provides a more viable solution.

By Sharon Shitrit • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
OpenText to unveil second-gen Fortify Audit Assistant at 2024 summit
Data Analytics

OpenText to unveil second-gen Fortify Audit Assistant at 2024 summit

OpenText Cybersecurity is set to introduce the second generation of its advanced cybersecurity technology, Fortify Audit Assistant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint
Firewalls

Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint

Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Data governance

AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report

EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Ransomware

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience

In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Hyperscale

AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ

Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

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