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SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.
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TRU wins top honours for OpenSSH vulnerability research at Pwnie Awards

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Qualys' Threat Research Unit won two Pwnie Awards for uncovering critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities, including the first pre-authentication RCE flaw in nearly 20 years.
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Qualys launches Agentic AI agents to streamline cyber risk ops

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Qualys launches Agentic AI agents to automate cyber risk ops, offering real-time insights and autonomous remediation to cut costs and reduce threats.
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Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
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Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.
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Qualys expands mROC Partner Alliance to boost global cyber risk

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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Qualys expands TotalAI to boost AI security from development onwards

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Qualys enhances its TotalAI platform to bolster AI security, tackling vulnerabilities from development to deployment amid rising adoption in businesses.
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Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.
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Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
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Qualys launches mROC Partner Alliance for cyber risk

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Qualys has launched the Managed Risk Operations Center Partner Alliance, enabling partners to offer integrated services for managing cyber risks effectively.
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Qualys unveils AI-powered app risk management solution

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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Qualys has launched TotalAppSec, an AI-driven solution designed to enhance application risk management, helping firms tackle cyber threats across web apps and APIs.
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Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.
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Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, consolidation, nation-states

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Key executives at Qualys forecast a surge in cybersecurity consolidation, AI's pivotal role, and mounting threats from nation-state attacks by 2025.
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Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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In an exclusive interview, Qualys' MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.
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Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.
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Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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As digital transformation reshapes businesses, enhancing cyber risk management has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure and national interests.
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Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.
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Qualys VMDR recognised as leader in 2024 GigaOm report

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Qualys' Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response has been named both an 'Outperformer' and 'Leader' in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Continuous Vulnerability Management.
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Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.