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Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
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Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
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Australia's digital equity in government websites improves significantly

Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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Digital equity and site performance in Australian government websites showed significant improvements over the last year, bagging the second spot in global rankings, reports Adobe.
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Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Australia intensifies its cybersecurity measures with ambitions of becoming a global frontrunner in digital protection initiatives by 2030.
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Predictions for AI & cybersecurity in the APAC region for 2024

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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APAC's 2024 forecast of AI and cybersecurity suggests increased risks as Generative AI opens avenues for varied-language phishing attacks.
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Plerion becomes only Australian software firm with AWS Security Competency status

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Australian cybersecurity firm Plerion secures exclusive AWS Security Competency status, affirming its cloud security prowess.
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Scottish fintech firm Know-it expands to Australia amidst sector growth

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Renowned Scottish fintech firm, Know-it, announces expansion to Australia to join its thriving fintech sector.
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Australian firms can now register for RatifyID, a trusted digital identity app

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Australian companies can now register for RatifyID, a TDIF-certified digital identity verification app.
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Equinix to deploy liquid cooling tech in over 100 global data centres

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Equinix plans to extend liquid cooling technologies to over 100 of its global data centres to support high-performance workloads such as AI.
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Australia leads in global cybersecurity with phishing-resistant measures

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Australia adopts robust cybersecurity measures, leading global efforts in phishing-resistance, and positions as a prospective cybersecurity leader by 2030.
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Partnership aims to help Australian businesses with Privacy compliance

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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This partnership emerges in response to recent high-profile data breaches and the Australian Government's significant overhaul of privacy laws, representing the most extensive revamp in decades.
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Sekuro expands cybersecurity operations into the UK

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, has expanded its operations into the United Kingdom in efforts to aid British organisations.
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Cybersecurity can be a source of competitive advantage for Australia

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Australian MP Clare O'Neil's $600m investment aims to make Australia the leading nation in cybersecurity, recognizing its potential as a competitive advantage.
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Zimperium launches Australia's first sovereign-hosted MTD capabilities

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Zimperium has launched Australia's first sovereign-hosted mobile threat defence service, enhancing national cybersecurity efforts.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.
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auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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auDA details its dedication to securing a reliable .au domain amid an increased demand from Australians in its 2022-23 report.
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Australia's focus on critical infrastructure risk management

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Australia and many other countries around the world continue to bolster cybersecurity initiatives with the goal of increased trust and verification in mind.
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Australia's aged care sector goes real-time with systems

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Australia's aged care sector employs real-time location systems and location-based services to meet care minute regulations.
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MongoDB Atlas completes Australia's IRAP security assessment

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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MongoDB Atlas can now be used by Australian government agencies to securely build modern applications in the cloud, quickly and at scale.