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New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments
EduTech

Businesses battle inflation, delaying tech investments

Inflation leads to Australian firms postponing tech investments as 90% grapple with deteriorating cash flows, says Endava study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

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Temu achieves MASA certification for its mobile app security
Encryption

Temu achieves MASA certification for its mobile app security

Boston-based eCommerce firm, Temu, has achieved Mobile Application Security Assessment certification, validating its commitment to user data security, following stringent tests by independent agency DEKRA.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Malware

Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024

The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Ransomware

Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches
Firewalls

Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches

Extreme Networks enhances enterprise connectivity and security with the launch of its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, the AP5020, and the 4000 Series cloud-managed switches.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Unified Communications

Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Malware

Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence

Kaspersky's anti-malware tools excel in independent tests by SE Labs, achieving the highest possible rating for their flawless defensive and full effectiveness against real-world cyberattacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Appdome enhances MOBILEBot Defense, promises significant savings
Firewalls

Appdome enhances MOBILEBot Defense, promises significant savings

Appdome has upgraded its MOBILEBot Defense product to offer full portability to any web application firewall (WAF), lowering costs for brands while enhancing defence against over 100 mobile attack vectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Sarah Martin joins Avec as General Manager, ACT
DevOps

Sarah Martin joins Avec as General Manager, ACT

Leading IT project delivery company, Avec, appoints seasoned tech executive, Sarah Martin, as General Manager, ACT, enhancing its growth prospects in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board
Physical Security

Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board

Former U.S. National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, joins Claroty's board, bringing big-hitter experience in cybersecurity to aid in the firm's mission of safeguarding the world's critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Viasat and Safran to launch game-changing InRange telemetry system
Space

Viasat and Safran to launch game-changing InRange telemetry system

Viasat and Safran Data Systems join forces to revolutionise space launch with groundbreaking telemetry system, InRange.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
AI's pivotal role in cybersecurity valued at $60.6bn by 2028
Ransomware

AI's pivotal role in cybersecurity valued at $60.6bn by 2028

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise cybersecurity with predicted global market growth to $60.6 billion by 2028.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Where does a malware analysis sandbox fit in your cybersecurity strategy?
Malware

Where does a malware analysis sandbox fit in your cybersecurity strategy?

ANY.RUN sandbox tools enhance malware defence with dynamic and static analysis.

By Staff writer • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
Salvador Technologies secures $6m funding for cyber-attack recovery expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Salvador Technologies secures $6m funding for cyber-attack recovery expansion

Salvador Technologies secures $6 million investment to expand its pioneering cyber-attack recovery solutions globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Beware the lasting legacy of the Log4j vulnerability
Application Security

Beware the lasting legacy of the Log4j vulnerability

Efforts to mitigate the Log4j vulnerability involve updating to patched versions of Log4j, but the process continues to be complex.

By Erin Stephan • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

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