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Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint

Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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Orca Security raises $550m in funding round led by Temasek, boosting its valuation to $1.8bn as demand for its cloud security platform grows.
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CISOs need to step up against cyber threats, report finds

Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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Oceania's CISOs face unprecedented concerns, with over half feeling unprepared against cyber threats amid budget constraints, an EY report reveals.
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Future of SecOps in the face of unprecedented workforce transformation - report

Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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CyberRes has found the increased adoption of advanced security technologies is primarily driven by an expanding attack surface caused by COVID-19.
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Pushing cyber-awareness beyond Australia's C-level

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Now that CEOs across ANZ properly understand cybersecurity and cyber-risks, it's time to get the board of directors up to speed.
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Aus organisations under fire from persistent and sophisticated cyber attacks

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Nearly 70% of Australian organizations expect to experience a breach of customer records within the next year, according to a new report.
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CEOs, CISOs doubling down on cloud-based cybersecurity

Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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Enterprise leaders have rapidly shifted their investment to cloud-based cybersecurity approaches, according to new research by Forcepoint and WSJ Intelligence.
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CSO Group signs 4-year, $7m deal with NSW Government department

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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CSO Group secures $7m deal with NSW DCJ for fully managed security monitoring service, delivered via a sovereign architecture powered by Macquarie Government.
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Cloud-native architectures breaking traditional approaches to application security

Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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Cloud-native architectures are disrupting traditional application security, with 89% of CISOs reporting blind spots, according to a new study by Dynatrace.
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71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production

Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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Research from Dynatrace found 71% of CISOs say they're not confident code is free of vulnerabilities before going into live production.
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Three ways to prioritise cybersecurity for maximum protection

Wed, 19th May 2021
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CISOs should implement this three-pronged approach to prioritising cybersecurity concerns, writes Fortinet regional director for ANZ Jon McGettigan.
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CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.
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CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions

Mon, 17th May 2021
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CISOs seek thought leaders when making cybersecurity buying decisions with 74% willing to pay a premium, says Code Red report.
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Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds

Fri, 14th May 2021
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CEOs and CISOs are prioritizing cybersecurity and converged approaches, reshaping the business landscape, according to a WSJ Intelligence and Forcepoint Survey.
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CISOs facing rising security debts

Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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CISOs are facing a rising security debt to protect against increasing cyber attacks, according to a report by F-Secure.
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Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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Top trends in security and risk management include cybersecurity mesh, identity-first security, and remote work support, says Gartner.
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CSO Group scores AU$16m deal with NSW Government

Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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CSO Group has secured a four-year, AU$16 million deal with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice for cybersecurity capabilities.
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CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.
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Five big security questions facing CISOs

Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.
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SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.
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Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.