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Australian IT leaders urge stronger government cyber action
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian IT leaders urge stronger government cyber action

Australian IT leaders urge the government to enhance cybersecurity protections for businesses, with 81% calling for greater support against rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures

A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

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Former JWT CEO launches AI platform for marketing content
Marketing Technologies

Former JWT CEO launches AI platform for marketing content

Former JWT APAC CEO John Gutteridge has unveiled Soffiah.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to aid small businesses in crafting effective marketing content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
NormCyber triumphs at teiss Awards with top security title
Data Protection

NormCyber triumphs at teiss Awards with top security title

NormCyber has been named Best Incident Response Solution at the 2025 teiss Awards, adding to its growing list of accolades in cyber security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security

CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft are teaming up to enhance IoT security for manufacturers by implementing Zero Trust principles to address rising vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence

Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
Data Protection

RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Mongolian Tax Administration boosts efficiency with Cloudera
Data Analytics

Mongolian Tax Administration boosts efficiency with Cloudera

The Mongolian Tax Administration has boosted efficiency and data management by adopting Cloudera, significantly speeding up tax evasion investigations by eightfold.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Data Protection

Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know

As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.

By Monica Makau • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
The role of secure information architecture in transforming modern workspaces
Digital Transformation

The role of secure information architecture in transforming modern workspaces

A new report has revealed that one-third of organisations are unhappy with their IT infrastructure, highlighting the role of a secure information architecture.

By John Harding • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Kaspersky enhances partner programme for MSSPs in 2024
Customer Experience

Kaspersky enhances partner programme for MSSPs in 2024

Kaspersky has unveiled significant upgrades to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Providers, aiming to better support evolving partner needs into 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Malware

Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture

AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.

By Bob Gilbert • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Data Protection

Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

By Anthony Spiteri • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

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UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
Supply Chain

UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments

New research by e2e-assure reveals a worrying gap between perceived and actual cyber resilience in the UK manufacturing sector, with 76% of risk owners misjudging their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success
DevOps

IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success

As the use of AI in business becomes increasingly vital, new research reveals that 24% of leaders cite lack of technological expertise as a key barrier to success.

By Astrid Bowser • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR
Marketing Technologies

How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR

A boutique agency in Auckland has excelled in navigating New Zealand's challenging media landscape, providing invaluable PR services for small and multinational firms alike.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025