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Sekuro appoints Ian Buddery as Chairman amid 30% growth
Chief Information Security Officer

Sekuro appoints Ian Buddery as Chairman amid 30% growth

Australian cyber security provider Sekuro appoints tech entrepreneur Ian Buddery as Chairman of the Board amidst strong company growth.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023
Only 55% of CISOs have confidence software has been tested
Fintech

Only 55% of CISOs have confidence software has been tested

The survey from Dynatrace surveyed 1,300 CISOs, including 100 respondents from Australia, in large organisations.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Explaining the Value of Effective Cybersecurity in Business Terms
Supply Chain

Explaining the Value of Effective Cybersecurity in Business Terms

Financial managers are on the hunt for potential cost savings and may struggle to understand the extent of the value that security teams deliver.

By Rohan Langdon • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Radiflow empowers CISOs to better understand OT risk
Firewalls

Radiflow empowers CISOs to better understand OT risk

Radiflow's Active Scanner allows CISOs to identify devices on ICS networks without interrupting critical processes, the company announces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Darktrace introduces new models to address AI concerns
Data Loss Prevention

Darktrace introduces new models to address AI concerns

Darktrace introduces new risk and compliance models to help CISOs address the increasing risk of IP loss and data leakage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023
Nuspire unveils where CISOs are spending security budgets
Cybersecurity

Nuspire unveils where CISOs are spending security budgets

Managed security services provider Nuspire has released its second annual research study on the challenges and priorities of CISOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Alarming lack of API visibility among enterprises: Cequence
Application Programming Interface

Alarming lack of API visibility among enterprises: Cequence

New research highlights APIs are now a leading attack vector, posing new and significant threats to organisations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
Report finds 550% jump in unique threats - Cequence Security
EduTech

Report finds 550% jump in unique threats - Cequence Security

Cequence Security reports a 550% rise in unique API threats during the holiday period, highlighting the need for improved API protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months
Supply Chain

More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months

Nearly 80% of Singapore's chief information security officers feel at risk of a cyber attack, according to a report by Proofpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Cybersecurity often overlooked by business leaders: Delinea
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity often overlooked by business leaders: Delinea

The disconnect between security and business goals often has negative consequences, as it increases the success of cyberattacks at one in four companies.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023
From blind spots to signal clarity - securing our hybrid world
Hybrid Cloud

From blind spots to signal clarity - securing our hybrid world

In a time of growing attack surfaces, CISOs and their SOC teams face a frustrating lack of visibility, enabling attackers. Signal clarity is key.

By David Sajoto • 5 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Mimecast highlights cyber risk perception among CISOs
Digital Transformation

Mimecast highlights cyber risk perception among CISOs

Many CISOs recognise a knowledge gap on their boards, which places CISOs at a disadvantage when they need to prove ROI on cybersecurity initiatives.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Why securing digital assets is critical for businesses
Cybersecurity

Why securing digital assets is critical for businesses

Security hardening is an effective way to enhance cybersecurity by reducing a business's attack surface exposure and protecting it against hostile forces.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Latest release from Zimperium hones in on mobile security
Endpoint Protection

Latest release from Zimperium hones in on mobile security

Zimperium, the mobile security solution for endpoints and apps, has announced the launch of the Zimperium Mobile-First Security Platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded
AI Security

Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded

Australians continue to be at risk as a consequence of security operations teams not having the tools required to carry out efficient cybersecurity protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
What am I walking into? How to prepare for your first CISO role
Partner Programmes

What am I walking into? How to prepare for your first CISO role

There's precious little time for a CISO to make an impact, which is why it is important to understand the type of environment you're walking into.

By Rob Dooley • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Human-centric focus key to effective cybersecurity programs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Human-centric focus key to effective cybersecurity programs

Security and risk management leaders must pivot to a human-centric focus to establish an effective cybersecurity program.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023

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