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Zscaler appoints Wright to boost EMEA growth towards USD $5bn
Firewalls

Zscaler appoints Wright to boost EMEA growth towards USD $5bn

Zscaler appoints Hannah Wright as VP of EMEA Partners, aiming for USD $5 billion ARR with a partner-centric strategy to boost regional growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Palo Alto Networks leads attack surface management in Forrester Wave
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks leads attack surface management in Forrester Wave

Palo Alto Networks has been hailed as a leader in Forrester's Q3 2024 report on Attack Surface Management Solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
HPE expands AI capabilities in Aruba Networking Central
Software-as-a-Service

HPE expands AI capabilities in Aruba Networking Central

HPE expands its AI-powered network management solution, HPE Aruba Networking Central, adding new AI capabilities and third-party monitoring integration.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Fake human verification pages spread Lumma Stealer malware
Malware

Fake human verification pages spread Lumma Stealer malware

Cybercriminals spread Lumma Stealer malware through fake human verification pages on platforms like Amazon S3, tricking users into executing harmful commands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Virtualisation

Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats

Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Outsource Group partners with Palo Alto Networks in Ireland
Firewalls

Outsource Group partners with Palo Alto Networks in Ireland

Outsource Group partners with Palo Alto Networks, becoming the exclusive Cortex MSSP in Ireland. The deal could yield millions, strengthening cyber security offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams

Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer
Firewalls

Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer

Tenable has named Shai Morag as chief product officer to accelerate its cloud-first strategy. Morag, who joined via Ermetic's acquisition, brings extensive cybersecurity expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions

Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
AI evolution revolutionises cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

AI evolution revolutionises cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks

AI's rapid growth is revolutionising cybersecurity and cybercrime. Palo Alto Networks' Misti Landtroop highlights how AI is reshaping threat detection and prevention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Firewalls

Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Unified Communications

Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.

By Jayden Soh • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

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Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division

Westcon-Comstor expands its IoT portfolio by partnering with Stratus Technologies to offer advanced edge computing solutions across EMEA, targeting digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries
Firewalls

Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries

Rising OT cyber threats detected in essential industries, with 72% of NZ businesses hit. Study reveals gap in cybersecurity strategies and urgent need for AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024