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Oracle Cloud secures strategic certification for Australia
Data Protection

Oracle Cloud secures strategic certification for Australia

Oracle's Cloud for Australian Government and Defence has secured the highest 'Certified Strategic' level of the Hosting Certification Framework, bolstering security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia
Supply Chain

Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia

A surge in cyberattacks on Australian entities has been linked to pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hacktivist groups, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Salus Ventures appoints top advisors to boost resilience
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints top advisors to boost resilience

Salus Ventures has launched a Strategic Advisor Program, enlisting prominent figures in intelligence, diplomacy, and defence to enhance national security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Defence stories

Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence
Firewalls

Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence

As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
EduTech

Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap
Quantum Computing

Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a groundbreaking quantum computing chip utilising the first topoconductor, paving the way for advanced quantum technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus
Phishing

Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives

Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Digital Transformation

Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Phishing

KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Cisco launches AI Defense to secure AI application use
Firewalls

Cisco launches AI Defense to secure AI application use

Cisco has unveiled Cisco AI Defense, a comprehensive solution aimed at securing the development and use of AI applications in enterprises amid growing safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Defence stories

Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan
Data Protection

Balance of leadership and safety crucial to AI Opportunity Action Plan

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to present the AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as a leader in AI while ensuring safety and innovation harmoniously coexist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025