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Gartner: Security spending to reach $215 billion by 2024, bolstered by Cloud & AI

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Cloud tech, AI, hybrid workforce, and evolving regulations will drive global security spending to $215 billion by 2024.
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FIDO Alliance launches new IoT certification program

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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The FIDO Alliance has announced the launch of its FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) Certification Program, for edge node and IoT device vendors.
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Cyber attackers exploiting inbox rules to evade detection

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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Attacks exploiting email inbox rules are on the rise, allowing cyber criminals to evade detection and extract information or money, warns Barracuda.
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Check Point Software completes acquisition of Perimeter 81

Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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The move will accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, and the cloud with one of the fastest and most secure SASE solution.
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Rise of cyber risk changing role of lawyers - study

Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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While legal risks see lawyers on the front-line of defence, 38% of lawyers surveyed have not participated in a cyber crisis simulation.
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Telstra Purple Welcomes Luke Barker to Lead Security Practice

Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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Luke Barker appointed as head of Security Practice at Telstra Purple, leading the way in cybersecurity for business and government customers.
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ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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The initiative aims to expand cybersecurity collaboration, advance innovation across the industry, and level the playing field for defenders.
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APAC lacking 2.1M cybersecurity professionals, is AI the answer?

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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APAC needs 2.1 million cybersecurity professionals to combat evolving threats, and Kaspersky suggests utilising AI to boost defences.
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Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges

Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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Trustwave releases research on cybersecurity risks faced by the hospitality sector, including specific threats and mitigation strategies.
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CyberArk unveils AI Center of Excellence for cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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93% of security professionals surveyed expect AI-enabled threats to affect their organisation in 2023, with AI-powered malware cited as the top concern.
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Check Point to acquire SaaS security vendor Atmosec

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The technology will help discover malicious applications, prevent communication with risky 3rd party applications and fix SaaS misconfigurations.
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Check Point to acquire SaaS discovery specialists Atmosec

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies acquires Atmosec to enhance its SaaS security offering and address security gaps in SaaS applications.
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Most attacked games revealed as dangerous gaming habits rise

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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digital entertainment
Improper gaming habits can lead to malware and viruses, account takeover, identity theft, swatting and doxing, spyware, data breaches, DDoS attacks and more.
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Malicious web application transactions skyrocket 500%

Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has released its first half of the 2023 Global Threat Analysis Report.
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Cybermate unveils Australia's 1st 'Psybersecurity' app for SMEs

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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education, learning & training
Cybermate 2.0 turns the spotlight onto the human behavioural aspects of cyber risk, thus complementing traditional cybersecurity measures.
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NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).
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New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.
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Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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endpoint protection
Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Palo Alto Networks

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' Luisa Genovese discusses the threats facing cloud environments in TechDay's latest IT Jam.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Mandiant

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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Mandiant's CTO, Charles Carmakal, discusses cyber security, threat intelligence, and projects in the APAC region.