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Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses

A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Security Posture stories

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Data Protection

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security
Hyperscale

BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security

BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Fragmented cybersecurity costs firms up to 5% revenue
Firewalls

Fragmented cybersecurity costs firms up to 5% revenue

IBM and Palo Alto Networks highlight that fragmented cybersecurity solutions can cost companies up to 5% of annual revenue, urging firms to adopt integrated platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements

Barracuda Networks unveils enhancements to its Email Protection, providing organisations with improved security options to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
F5 launches AI assistant to boost network security control
Firewalls

F5 launches AI assistant to boost network security control

F5 has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Distributed Cloud Services, designed to enhance oversight and security for network and security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
CISA mandates secure cloud baselines for US agencies
Software-as-a-Service

CISA mandates secure cloud baselines for US agencies

CISA has mandated federal agencies to implement SCuBA Secure Configuration Baselines for Microsoft 365 by mid-2025 to combat rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Countering the security threat from within
Phishing

Countering the security threat from within

Internal security threats, both malicious and accidental, are rising concerns for organisations, necessitating robust measures to protect sensitive data.

By Curtis Raams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Experts warn of AI-driven threats to SaaS applications
Malware

Experts warn of AI-driven threats to SaaS applications

Cybersecurity experts at AppOmni warn that AI will empower attackers, making SaaS applications more vulnerable to sophisticated breaches in the coming years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Dynatrace joins Microsoft security group to enhance cloud safety
Unified Communications

Dynatrace joins Microsoft security group to enhance cloud safety

Dynatrace joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to enhance cloud security and combat rising cyber threats for its customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Varonis expands IaaS security to Google Cloud service
Storage

Varonis expands IaaS security to Google Cloud service

Varonis has expanded its IaaS security coverage to Google Cloud, enhancing data protection and automated threat detection for sensitive data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Integrity360 launches new Managed dSOC with Darktrace AI
Ransomware

Integrity360 launches new Managed dSOC with Darktrace AI

Integrity360 has launched its Managed dSOC Services, enhancing cyber security with Darktrace's AI tech for real-time monitoring and rapid incident response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

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Cloudsmith launches new suite to enhance software security
DevOps

Cloudsmith launches new suite to enhance software security

Cloudsmith has unveiled its Advanced Observability Suite, enhancing software artifact visibility and security compliance for European organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024