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Cyber Risk stories

CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce
EduTech

CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce

A national push to define cyber careers could ease hiring gaps and improve training pathways as Australia seeks more security staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises
Data Protection

CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises

Rising ransomware and outage costs are pushing businesses to treat backup as a board-level priority, boosting demand for recovery services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
Data Protection

Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

Security teams risk hidden breaches if they trust AI too much, Secure.com warns, urging human oversight, auditability and clear governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
Digital Transformation

Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets

Higher energy costs and supply chain disruption are set to force tougher trade-offs on cloud, AI and security spending across enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
Firewalls

SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%

Small firms are still being hit by basic security failures, with SonicWall saying attacks on them rose 20.8% to more than 13 billion hits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
DevOps

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Data Protection

Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

Yet most firms still cannot see where sensitive files sit, leaving unstructured data underprotected as AI and cloud use expand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance
Disaster Recovery

Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance

Rising cyber losses are leaving small firms exposed, with only about 10% of SMEs worldwide covered despite claims support that can cover 70% of costs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Firewalls

The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

Security leaders are now expected to show how their decisions speed deals, support revenue and shape strategy, not just stop breaches.

By Bill O’Connell • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Blackwired & ARMIS International forge cyber alliance
IoT Security

Blackwired & ARMIS International forge cyber alliance

Rising nation-state cyber attacks are driving demand for earlier threat detection as the alliance targets government, defence and infrastructure buyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds
Disaster Recovery

UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds

Most incidents led to shutdowns, supply chain disruption or lost sales, with many firms still leaving cyber risk outside the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Accel-KKR backs AccessPay in Manchester growth push
Software-as-a-Service

Accel-KKR backs AccessPay in Manchester growth push

The deal will help the bank integration software provider expand enterprise services, develop new products and pursue acquisitions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
Network Infrastructure

KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders

KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
IoT Security

Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec

The wins bolster Eventus Security's standing as demand rises for outsourced cyber defence, with enterprises seeking round-the-clock threat response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
AI adoption creates cybersecurity blind spots for UK CIOs
Digital Transformation

AI adoption creates cybersecurity blind spots for UK CIOs

Most UK organisations lack full visibility of AI tools in use, leaving security teams slower to spot breaches and respond to incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Ottawa IT firms merge to boost cybersecurity advisory
Data Protection

Ottawa IT firms merge to boost cybersecurity advisory

Customers in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario will gain broader cybersecurity and AI advice as the merged firm keeps local ownership and uninterrupted service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

The hire comes as customers seek stronger cloud security and resilience guidance while tighter budgets and cyber threats reshape spending priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026