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AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
Malware

AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026

AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Why Australia must aim higher on the Essential Eight
Multi-factor authentication

Why Australia must aim higher on the Essential Eight

Australia's Essential Eight has become the cyber benchmark, but clinging to basic compliance leaves organisations exposed to identity-led threats.

By Mathew Graham • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

New book urges leaders to put AI accountability first
Risk & Compliance

New book urges leaders to put AI accountability first

Kay Firth-Butterfield's new book urges senior leaders to treat AI governance and accountability as core duties, not afterthoughts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Vection wins award for Algho inclusive sign AI tool
Network Infrastructure

Vection wins award for Algho inclusive sign AI tool

Vection wins Dell and Intel award for Algho Sign Language AI, a real-time Italian sign translation system using a 3D digital human avatar.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Claroty raises USD $150m to boost CPS cyber security
Cloud Security

Claroty raises USD $150m to boost CPS cyber security

Claroty secures USD $150m Series F funding to accelerate global expansion and strengthen cyber-physical systems security platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption
Data Protection

Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption

Governments are taking a cautious, experimental approach to AI, prioritising public trust, security and stability over rapid innovation.

By Avec • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models

Trend Micro warns firms that unmanaged use of AI models could trigger major legal, financial and reputational risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability
EduTech

Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability

Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance
Virtualisation

2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance

In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.

By Keir Garrett • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal
Cloud Security

Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Arete, SentinelOne launch APAC on-prem threat defence
Security Information and Event Management

Arete, SentinelOne launch APAC on-prem threat defence

Arete and SentinelOne unveil an APAC on-prem security model for regulated sectors, keeping sensitive threat data sovereign and off the cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

BenchBee warns UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn
Data Analytics

BenchBee warns UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn

BenchBee says UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn a year on idle staff, urging a shared-talent model inspired by government reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows
Disaster Recovery

UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows

UK leaders now see AI and automation as top drivers of resilience, yet most still define it mainly as cyber security, new research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Claroty raises $150m to expand cyber-physical security
Hyperscale

Claroty raises $150m to expand cyber-physical security

Claroty secures $150m in fresh funding to accelerate global expansion of its cyber-physical security platform for critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years
Data Protection

UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years

UK ambulance services logged over 4,000 data breaches in three years, with incidents rising annually amid growing digital and cyber risks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings
Marketing Technologies

ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings

ICS.AI launches UK public sector AI model promising guaranteed savings, citing Derby City Council's projected GBP £12 million benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
NZ firms lean on scales for new roles, market for old
Human Capital Management

NZ firms lean on scales for new roles, market for old

New Zealand employers lean on internal salary scales for new roles, while market guides still dominate pay decisions for familiar positions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026