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Chris Fisher shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing the growing importance of advanced threat detection and response in today's digital landscape. His stories explore how emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing are reshaping security strategies, highlighting the need for proactive and collective responsibility in protecting organisational assets.

Through detailed analysis, Fisher addresses current security risks such as ransomware, data privacy, and the vulnerabilities introduced by rapid cloud adoption and remote work trends. Readers gain a clear understanding of how cybersecurity teams can leverage innovation, improve visibility, and counter evolving threats effectively.

Engaging with Fisher's work offers valuable perspectives on balancing business innovation with robust cybersecurity measures, supporting security professionals, and preparing organisations to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. His focus on practical approaches and industry developments equips readers to stay informed and resilient in the face of complex security landscapes.

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Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
In a world where AI empowers both defenders and cybercriminals, Australian firms are set to invest AUD $6.2 billion in cybersecurity to combat evolving threats.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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
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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Data Privacy Day: Vectra AI emphasises a proactive approach

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
In celebration of International Data Privacy Day, Vectra AI's Chris Fisher stresses the need for organisations to take a proactive stance in improving data protection measures.
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Vectra AI unveils enhanced Cloud Detection Response for AWS

Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Vectra AI has introduced significant upgrades to its Cloud Detection Response platform for AWS, aiming to streamline hybrid attack investigation.
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Preventing security professionals from ‘quietly quitting’ due to alert fatigue

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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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The failing threat detection tools and employee burnout

Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Vectra AI's State of Threat Detection Report reveals the challenges faced by security teams as they struggle to keep up with cyberattacks.
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Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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
Today’s world demands businesses to improve cybersecurity measures and gain greater visibility over threats and attack surfaces.
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Vectra releases 2023 security predictions for APAC

Wed, 14th Dec 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code and MFA’s demise get top billing as Vectra highlights the weakest links and heralds upcoming developments in the protection toolbox.
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Why the employee factor in IT security is vital to protecting your company’s data

Mon, 21st Nov 2022
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
Millions of dollars are being invested in cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand to combat increasing threats.
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Outdated cybersecurity approaches are failing - report

Thu, 5th May 2022
Security innovation is years behind where it should be, according to new research from Vectra AI, and the gap appears to be widening.
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Australian and NZ security leaders want better innovation

Tue, 3rd May 2022
Vectra research finds most Australian and NZ security leaders are aware their solutions are ineffective, with 58% buying a product that's failed at least once.
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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
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
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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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure

Thu, 27th May 2021
Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.
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Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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
The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.