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Risk Management stories

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Can misconceptions derail the effectiveness of operational resilience?
Last week
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data protection
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compliance
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cloud services
Australian financial services firms brace for tighter compliance measures amid growing data breaches, focusing improvements to risk management and compliance strategies.
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BlackLine launches AI tool to revolutionise financial risk analysis
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compliance
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blackline
Digital finance firm, BlackLine, unveils its AI-driven Journals Risk Analyser, an innovation set to revolutionise audits, risk management, and compliance in the finance sector.
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Four key factors procurement teams face that affect business success
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compliance
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business success
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spend management
Procurement teams face challenges of compliance, supply chain risk, savings focus and securing approval for technology investments, impacting an organisation's business success.
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Titans of Tech - Qualys' Dino DiMarino
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cloud security
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ai
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qualys
Dino DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer of Qualys, is using his unique blend of skill and expertise to further strengthen the company's cybersecurity presence globally.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
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edutech
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firewall
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cloud services
Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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BABL AI and QuantPi unite for robust AI governance
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compliance
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ai
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transparency
AI auditing firm, BABL AI, forms strategic partnership with QuantPi to enhance trust and compliance in AI systems, delivering a holistic governance solution for varying industries.
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Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity
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audit
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uk
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mdr
Bridewell fortifies its public sector growth by acquiring Arculus Cyber Security, aiming to enhance its Critical National Infrastructure expertise.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
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power / energy
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agriculture
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weather
Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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Human Managed secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for data security
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Cloud-native data platform Human Managed secures the distinguished ISO /IEC 27001:2022 certification, affirming robust information security protocols and bolstering trust amongst global clients.
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Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai
Australia's spending on information security, spurred by increased cyberattacks and regulatory obligations, is expected to surge by 11.5%, with cloud security seeing the biggest growth, hitting AU$7.3bn in 2024, according to Gartner.
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STX Next enhances Man Group's fund management via innovative tech tools
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bi
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big data
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management
STX Next fortifies Man Group's client fund management through successful partnership, introducing sophisticated data discovery, filtering, and predictive tools while enhancing user experience.
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Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation
Last month
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, partners with UK insurer Inigo, promising real-time exposure tracking for their Aviation War portfolio in light of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Beroe partners with PRISM for integrated geopolitical risk analysis
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saas
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esg
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prism
Beroe pairs with PRISM to bolster supply chain security via AI-powered procurement intelligence platform, optimising risk insight for global companies amidst increasing geopolitical instability.
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Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
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NormCyber beefs up executive team to boost European expansion
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martech
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soc
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cx
Cyber risk firm, NormCyber, appoints four senior executives to bolster expansion plans and introduces new partnerships and offerings to expand its services in Europe.
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IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
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cybersecurity
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agriculture
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iwd
Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.
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IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
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partner programmes
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compliance
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ai
IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.
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Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification, enhancing data security
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification for enhanced data protection, marking a major advancement for the company's security portfolio.
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Trend Micro to unveil 5G cybersecurity solution at MWC Barcelona 2024
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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email
Trend Micro to showcase platform-based approach to comprehensive enterprise security, including 5G networks, at MWC Barcelona 2024, leveraging its subsidiary CTOne's expertise.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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compliance
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ethics
Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.
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Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity strategy
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australian government
Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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Coalition predicts 25% surge in cyber vulnerabilities for 2024
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Cyber-insurance provider, Coalition, forecasts a 25% increase in cyber vulnerabilities in 2024, in its just released Cyber Threat Index, warning businesses to prepare for an escalating digital risk landscape.
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Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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firewall
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data protection
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malware
Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.