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No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability

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IT leaders are racing to redesign AI operations so sovereignty, data residency and reliability can coexist under tightening global rules.
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Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data

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Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
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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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Legacy PKI and manual certificate management are driving outages and security exploits as machine identities surge, CyberArk research warns.
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Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Legacy PKI and manual certificate management leave APAC firms exposed to outages, cyber risks and compliance failures, CyberArk warns.
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AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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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.
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Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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pam
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
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Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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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.
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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.