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Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
Data Protection

Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal

The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration
Data Protection

Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration

Zscaler has integrated its Zero Trust Network Access service with RISE with SAP, enhancing security and simplifying cloud migration for businesses in a post-VPN era.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status
Data Protection

Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status

Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Supply Chain Security stories

Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats
Data Protection

Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats

As AI-driven cyber threats escalate, experts urge businesses to enhance backup strategies, emphasising the need for strong data protection against ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
JFrog & Hugging Face join forces to secure AI models
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

JFrog & Hugging Face join forces to secure AI models

JFrog has partnered with Hugging Face to enhance security for machine learning models, boosting safety measures on the Hugging Face Hub against potential threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security

CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft are teaming up to enhance IoT security for manufacturers by implementing Zero Trust principles to address rising vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion
DevOps

Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services
Digital Transformation

Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services

Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
UpGuard launches AI tools for quick cyber risk assessment
Supply Chain

UpGuard launches AI tools for quick cyber risk assessment

Cybersecurity firm UpGuard has unveiled AI-powered tools that enable users to conduct vendor risk assessments in under 60 seconds, enhancing efficiency in risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Trustwave highlights cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights cybersecurity risks in manufacturing

Trustwave's latest reports reveal a surge in cybersecurity threats to the manufacturing sector, driven by digital integration and rising ransomware attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Digital Transformation

The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.

By Michael Adjei • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure

The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2025
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
Endpoint Protection

Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025

Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Kyndryl forecasts 2025 cybersecurity focus on supply chains
Blockchain

Kyndryl forecasts 2025 cybersecurity focus on supply chains

Kyndryl's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight a growing focus on supply chain security in Australia amid escalating risks and regulatory pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors
IoT Security

Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors

Keyfactor foresees a pivotal shift in data security practices by 2025, driven by quantum computing advances and the adoption of post-quantum cryptography.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Supply Chain Security stories

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?
Internet of Things

EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?

As organisations navigate a growing digital landscape, understanding the differences between external attack surface management and vulnerability management is crucial.

By Outpost24 • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025