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Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ

Thu, 8th May 2025
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.
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New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
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AI-driven upgrades automate privileged access in PAM360

Wed, 7th May 2025
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ManageEngine enhances PAM360 with AI-driven access governance and automation, aiming to reduce privilege risks and improve security in hybrid IT environments.
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ManageEngine upgrades PAM360 with AI-driven cloud access controls

Wed, 7th May 2025
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ManageEngine upgrades PAM360 with AI-driven cloud access controls and automation, enhancing security and reducing risks in hybrid, multi-cloud environments.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A CyberArk report reveals Australian firms face rising cyber risk as machine identities outnumber humans 79 to 1, yet many remain unsecured amid lagging priorities.
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Arctic Wolf launches Cipher, AI-powered security assistant beta

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Arctic Wolf launches Cipher, an AI security assistant developed with Anthropic, offering instant insights via its Aurora Platform processing 8 trillion weekly events.
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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
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Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
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BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
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Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.
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Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
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Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
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Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
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SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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SentinelOne has been recognised as the top vendor on the Frost Radar: Endpoint Security 2025, leading both the Growth and Innovation indices with its AI-driven solutions.