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Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Ransomware

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
Data Science

Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management

81% of firms use AI, but only 28% have governance policies, exposing businesses to major operational and strategic risks, warns expert Chirag Joshi.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence
Data Protection

Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence

Commvault enhances data defence with new quantum-resilient encryption, helping customers protect sensitive information against future quantum threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Artificial Intelligence

ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
Firewalls

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks
Encryption

Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks

Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Financial Systems

ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs

A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

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AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training
AI Security

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Ransomware

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
Digital Transformation

She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women

She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
Ransomware

UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats

UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
Digital Transformation

European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation

67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025