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CyberArk unveils tools to ease burden of frequent TLS renewals
Firewalls

CyberArk unveils tools to ease burden of frequent TLS renewals

CyberArk launches tools to help firms manage rising TLS certificate renewals as validity shrinks from 398 to 47 days by 2029, easing operational strain.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity in manufacturing: Why the factory floor is now the front line
Ransomware

Cybersecurity in manufacturing: Why the factory floor is now the front line

Manufacturing is the world's most-targeted sector for cyberattacks, with breaches crippling operations and costing millions weekly, as seen in Jaguar Land Rover's recent shutdown.

By Dan Houdek • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks

Small firms, vulnerable to rising cyber threats, turn to managed security services like Borderless CS for affordable, expert protection and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

Cloudflare outage exposes global risks of digital centralisation
Disaster Recovery

Cloudflare outage exposes global risks of digital centralisation

A global Cloudflare outage highlights the risks of digital centralisation, disrupting websites and services worldwide and sparking calls for more resilient IT infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rubrik & Microsoft integrate to manage AI agents in 365 apps
Physical Security

Rubrik & Microsoft integrate to manage AI agents in 365 apps

Rubrik teams up with Microsoft to integrate Agent Cloud with Copilot Studio, enhancing AI agent management in Microsoft 365 for better security and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rubrik unveils AI tools to boost recovery for Microsoft 365 & DevOps
Data Protection

Rubrik unveils AI tools to boost recovery for Microsoft 365 & DevOps

Rubrik launches AI-powered tools to speed Microsoft 365 recovery and safeguard Azure DevOps and GitHub, cutting downtime and boosting cyber resilience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud
Storage

Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud

Dell Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure partnership with new hybrid cloud solutions, boosting cyber resilience and simplifying data management for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Couchbase unveils AI edge upgrades with offline sync & JavaScript
Disaster Recovery

Couchbase unveils AI edge upgrades with offline sync & JavaScript

Couchbase upgrades its mobile platform with JavaScript support and peer-to-peer sync to boost AI app resilience on offline edge devices across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Your Data deserves better
Encryption

Your Data deserves better

Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans
Software-as-a-Service

Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans

Nearly 80% of financial firms have neglected to verify exit plans of cloud and SaaS providers, risking major disruption in their technology supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cork Cyber launches Vantage for unified cyber risk intelligence
Cloud Security

Cork Cyber launches Vantage for unified cyber risk intelligence

Cork Cyber launches Vantage, a platform offering MSPs unified cyber risk intelligence to enhance resilience and ensure business continuity amid evolving threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience
Data Protection

Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience

Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Integrating UPS and PDUs in Data Centre Management
Hyperscale

Integrating UPS and PDUs in Data Centre Management

Integrating UPS and intelligent PDUs in data centres ensures seamless power, optimised energy use, and real-time monitoring for improved reliability and efficiency.

By Michael Akinla • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses
Firewalls

TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses

TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security
Firewalls

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025