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Gallagher & M.C. Dean deepen global security pact

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Gallagher Security and M.C. Dean deepen a long-standing global pact to tackle complex, mission-critical security deployments worldwide.
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Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.
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Wordly launches Workspaces for everyday AI translation

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Wordly debuts Workspaces to bring its AI translation and captioning platform from big-ticket conferences into everyday corporate meetings.
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Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Cowbell and Zurich roll out Prime One cyber cover for Australian SMEs, targeting firms up to AUD $100 million turnover with rapid broker access.
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Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.
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Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.
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Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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SonicWall warns over 95% of cyber breaches stem from misconfigured tools, as firms lean on MSPs and cyber warranties to plug skills gaps.
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Tecala gains Microsoft security status, expands ISO

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Tecala secures Microsoft security partner status and broadens ISO 27001:2022 coverage to its Automation, Data and AI division ADA.
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Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.
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SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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SonicWall launches unified automation tools to cut alert fatigue, speed cyber threat remediation and streamline overstretched security teams.
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CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike cites a Forrester study claiming 273% ROI and USD $5m in three-year benefits from consolidating legacy endpoint security.
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Gallagher Security to host Tasmania forum in Hobart

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gallagher Security will host a free Tasmania Security Forum in Hobart in March, showcasing new Command Centre features and integrations.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
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Cynomi appoints Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Cynomi names former ThreatLocker leader Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead MSP-focused global cybersecurity growth.
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Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.
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Radware warns of AI 'internet of machines' by 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Radware predicts AI-driven bots will dominate internet traffic by 2026, forcing firms to rethink API defences, DDoS and compliance.