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Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams
Cybersecurity

Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams

A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

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Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
Ransomware

Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight

Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Commvault & CrowdStrike unite to enhance cyber resilience services
Data Protection

Commvault & CrowdStrike unite to enhance cyber resilience services

Commvault and CrowdStrike expand partnership to offer integrated cyber resilience services, enhancing incident response and rapid recovery for organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management
Semiconductors

Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management

Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne, a unified security platform offering complete cybersecurity management to tackle tool fragmentation and boost protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
Unified Communications

Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits

Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Google introduces comprehensive new security platform
Digital Transformation

Google introduces comprehensive new security platform

Google has launched Google Unified Security, an integrated platform designed to improve organisational security via enhanced threat detection and proactive measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders
Data Protection

Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders

In a world where AI empowers both defenders and cybercriminals, Australian firms are set to invest AUD $6.2 billion in cybersecurity to combat evolving threats.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
SailPoint unveils AI suite to boost identity security ops
Cybersecurity

SailPoint unveils AI suite to boost identity security ops

SailPoint has launched its AI suite, Harbor Pilot, aimed at revolutionising identity security operations with automated tasks and enhanced management for AI agents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security

Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Data Connect launches vSOC Assure for cyber risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Data Connect launches vSOC Assure for cyber risk management

Data Connect has launched vSOC Assure, a new service aimed at improving digital risk management through continuous cyber security assessments for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025
Firewalls

UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025

Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, technology fragmentation will be a critical cybersecurity challenge for UK firms, impacting 64% of organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace

DigiCert's digital trust solutions are now accessible via AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to easily purchase and manage security services in one place.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA

Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft's MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cloud Security Alliance surveys data risk management in cloud
Data Protection

Cloud Security Alliance surveys data risk management in cloud

A new Cloud Security Alliance report reveals significant gaps in organisations' confidence and tools for managing cybersecurity risks in cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
Firewalls

Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity

A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025