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Stories by Chris Fisher

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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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email security
The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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Amplifying AI-powered cybersecurity to counter growing threats
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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ai security
Rising cybersecurity threats compel companies to leverage AI and cross-border collaboration, amid an expected AU $7.3bn investment in Australia's security infrastructure in 2024.
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Preventing security professionals from ‘quietly quitting’ due to alert fatigue
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
We must act now and equip security teams with effective solutions that don’t add additional pressure but instead provide much-needed support.
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Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cloud-native applications and solutions are on the rise, with ransomware simultaneously skyrocketing - and this is no coincidence.
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Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Today’s world demands businesses to improve cybersecurity measures and gain greater visibility over threats and attack surfaces.
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Why the employee factor in IT security is vital to protecting your company’s data
Mon, 21st Nov 2022
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saas
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dlp
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ai security
Cyber attacks in Australia are accelerating, with the state of the nations cybersecurity coming under greater scrutiny.
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Understanding the weight on security leader’s shoulders, and how to shift it
Fri, 20th May 2022
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Millions of dollars are being invested in cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand to combat increasing threats.
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From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the ‘new kid on the block’ spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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iaas
When teams have a clear view of all assets and treat them equally, then they are much closer to stopping attacks in their tracks.
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Wake-up call required to defend APAC’s critical national infrastructure
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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application security
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iaas
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devsecops
Cyber-attacks across the Asia Pacific region have grown in sophistication and prevalence, and require effective incident response mechanisms to combat them.
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Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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ddos
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iot
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iaas
Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.
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Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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ndr
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.
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The rise of viral threats and network detection and response
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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ai security
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ndr
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ai
COVID-19 and escalating cyber-attacks have highlighted the need for early detection and a balanced approach to cyber-threats, says report.