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Australian Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Cloud Security

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

Orro launches AI-driven CTEM service to help Australian firms cut through vulnerability noise and prioritise exposures by business risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Ransomware

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds

UK boards still see cybersecurity as a top risk, but a five-year flat reading suggests awareness has not translated into stronger oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds

Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Forrester warns Anthropic's Project Glasswing could overwhelm vulnerability management, as AI uncovers flaws faster than patching teams can respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

Doppel secures three ISO certifications for AI governance, security and privacy, as enterprise buyers demand stronger assurance against AI-driven cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks

Gigamon urges firms to start post-quantum planning now, citing encrypted traffic risks, harvest now, decrypt later fears and a widening readiness gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Partner Programmes

Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

Cynomi unveils practical go-to-market academy to help managed service providers package, price and sell cybersecurity services more effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Phishing

KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile

KnowBe4 wins top G2 rankings and multiple awards as chief executive officer Bryan Palma hails growth in cyber, workplace and brand appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Firewalls

The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation

New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.

By Dr Steven Woodhouse • 4 min read • Last month

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program

AI-driven exposure assessment is reshaping CTEM, helping cyber security teams move beyond vulnerability lists to prioritise business risk and cut exposure.

By Kirsten Doyle • 6 min read • Last month