Ponemon Institute stories
No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
IT leaders are racing to redesign AI operations so sovereignty, data residency and reliability can coexist under tightening global rules.
Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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pam
Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
Legacy PKI blamed for outages & rising security risk
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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encryption
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cloud security
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iam
Legacy PKI and manual certificate management are driving outages and security exploits as machine identities surge, CyberArk research warns.
Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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encryption
Legacy PKI and manual certificate management leave APAC firms exposed to outages, cyber risks and compliance failures, CyberArk warns.
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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pam
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partner programmes
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iam
Saviynt has launched AI-powered tools to simplify identity management, securing applications and governing human and non-human identities in enterprises.
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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encryption
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partner programmes
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genai
Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.
Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.
New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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genai
A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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skills shortage
A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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storage
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semiconductors
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soc
Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
As National Insider Threat Awareness Month unfolds, experts warn of rising risks from employees, urging firms to adopt stricter security measures to combat evolving threats.
Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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crypto
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blockchain
Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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cloud services
Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.
Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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mssp
Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks
Fri, 17th May 2024
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malware
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supply chain
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ai
More than half of global organisations faced software supply chain attacks this year, with many struggling for months to respond, a new Synopsys report reveals.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Fri, 17th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare faces staff shortages, cyber threats, and budget constraints, making robust, secure networks essential for top-tier medical care.
'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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cto
Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.
BackBox introduces Network Vulnerability Manager for organised risk assessment
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
BackBox launches Network Vulnerability Manager, a tool for automated risk assessment and efficient remediation.