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Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador
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Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador

Australia's Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their cybersecurity capabilities and awareness. .

By Mick Esber • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Skillsoft

Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap

Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
CyberGym opens Melbourne cybersecurity training centre
Education, Learning & Training

CyberGym opens Melbourne cybersecurity training centre

CyberGym has unveiled a multi-million AUD cyber defence facility in Melbourne, enhancing Victoria's status as a cyber security hub in the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017

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Cyber training stories

Leveraging the human factor as part of an organisation's overall cybersecurity framework
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Leveraging the human factor as part of an organisation's overall cybersecurity framework

In the fight against cyberthreats, the human factor is often overlooked. Humans can be both a vulnerability and a defense. #cybersecurity.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
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Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap

The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as vice president of Sales, North America
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CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as vice president of Sales, North America

CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as VP of Sales, North America to expand sales operations with a focus on Adaptive Training Platform for cyber defense.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as Vice President of Sales
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CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as Vice President of Sales

CybeReady appoints Bonnie Hampton as Vice President of Sales, North America, to expand sales operations and focus on training employees against cyber-attacks.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Orange and Fortinet expand partnership with SASE initiative
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Orange and Fortinet expand partnership with SASE initiative

Orange Business Services and Fortinet partner to deliver a disruptive approach to SASE, integrating security-driven networking technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Ransomware grows 1,070%, organisations struggle to secure operations
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Ransomware grows 1,070%, organisations struggle to secure operations

Two-thirds of organisations have been targeted by a ransomware attack, with concerns rising, according to Fortinet's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report
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Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report

The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe have announced the release of the Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Ransomware biggest cyberthreat amongst organisations - report
Malware

Ransomware biggest cyberthreat amongst organisations - report

Most organisations are more concerned about ransomware than other cyberthreats, according to a report from Fortinet.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future
Cybersecurity

Building cyber capacity and resilience for our digital future

The journey to cyber resilience varies for every nation, but collaboration and education are key, according to Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
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IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home

More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Singapore's MINDEF launches cyber training scheme for national servicemen
Education, Learning & Training

Singapore's MINDEF launches cyber training scheme for national servicemen

Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is opening its doors to the Singapore Armed Forces as part of a new initiative called Cyber NSF Work-Learn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Cybersecurity

Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy
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Palo Alto Networks pledges support to Aus Govt's Cyber Engagement Strategy

The strategy aims to promote economic growth and prosperity through digital trade while maintaining a secure and free cyberspace for all stakeholders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Singapore Govt leads massive cyber training exercise for CIIs
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Singapore Govt leads massive cyber training exercise for CIIs

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) put the government's incident management and emergency response plans to the test yesterday.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017