Australian Signals Directorate stories - Page 2
Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.
New partnership to deliver zero-trust security for defence logistics
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials unite to offer zero-trust security in defence logistics, enhancing compliance and asset tracking with AI and fluorescent tagging.
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
AC3 achieves PROTECTED IRAP status for Managed Cloud platform
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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socs
AC3's Managed Cloud platform has achieved PROTECTED IRAP status, enhancing secure, compliant cloud services for Australian and New Zealand government and regulated sectors.
Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
Tenable Cloud Security gains IRAP PROTECTED approval, assuring Aussie government use; Microsoft patches 167 flaws, including critical zero-days in October update.
Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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siem
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.
ANZ warns small businesses after AUD $84 million cyber losses
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
ANZ warns Australian small businesses to stay vigilant as scams cause AUD $84 million losses amid rising cybercrime threats in 2024.
Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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martech
Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.
Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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mfa
Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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dlp
Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
Cube Cyber opens Brisbane SOC to boost local cyber defence
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Cube Cyber has opened a Brisbane Security Operations Centre to provide 24/7 local cyber threat detection and response for Australian businesses.
Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hyperscale
Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.
Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.
CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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supply chain
Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
How AI is revolutionising malware detection to fortify Australia's cyber defences
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Australia is embracing AI-driven malware detection to combat a 23% rise in cybercrime, enhancing defences against fast-evolving digital threats.
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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breach prevention
A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.