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Cloudflare boosts generative AI security for Australian firms
Data Protection

Cloudflare boosts generative AI security for Australian firms

Cloudflare enhances security for Australian firms using generative AI with new integrations and real-time monitoring to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days
Privileged Access Management

Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days

Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Enterprise security stories

Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience

Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK
Firewalls

Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK

Jamf teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand Apple device security solutions across the UK and Ireland, meeting rising workplace demand for secure Apple environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access
Firewalls

Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds
Phishing

Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds

Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Firewalls

F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Multi-factor authentication

Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks

State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall
Firewalls

Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall

Fortinet leads Gartner's inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum, boosting Falcon SIEM with real-time AI
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike to acquire Onum, boosting Falcon SIEM with real-time AI

CrowdStrike will acquire Onum to enhance its Falcon SIEM with real-time AI, boosting data processing speed and autonomous cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Cloud Security

Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management

Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report
Data Analytics

Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report

Trend Micro is named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management platform, praised for integration and automation features.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Hyperscale

Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth

Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Enterprise security stories

Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity

Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal

Westcon-Comstor partners with 1Password to distribute its Extended Access Management solution across EMEA, enhancing identity security for channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security
Hybrid Cloud

Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security

Indosat and Cisco launch Indonesia's first Sovereign Security Operations Centre in Jakarta to enhance national cybersecurity and data sovereignty compliance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025