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OpSys appoints Shanna Daly as first Chief Security Officer
Ransomware

OpSys appoints Shanna Daly as first Chief Security Officer

OpSys Australia has appointed Shanna Daly as its first Chief Information Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity operations and services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024
Papua New Guinea adopts TechnologyOne SaaS for 200 agencies
Software-as-a-Service

Papua New Guinea adopts TechnologyOne SaaS for 200 agencies

Papua New Guinea has signed an agreement with TechnologyOne to implement a modern SaaS solution across over 200 government agencies, enhancing digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024
Data Protection

Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024

Acronis has reported a 57% surge in year-on-year revenue in Australia, driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Jobs

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Resilience stories

NTT DATA & Palo Alto partner on cybersecurity service
Firewalls

NTT DATA & Palo Alto partner on cybersecurity service

NTT DATA has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to introduce its Managed Extended Detection and Response service, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour
Digital Transformation

CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour

CyberArk's Brandon Traffanstedt has outlined evolving cybersecurity threats, notably AI-driven attacks and identity challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Payment Technologies

CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Fortinet report: 70% of staff lack cybersecurity awareness
Firewalls

Fortinet report: 70% of staff lack cybersecurity awareness

A Fortinet report reveals 70% of organisations believe employees lack cybersecurity awareness, highlighting growing concerns over AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
ANZ leads in observability investment & business value
DevOps

ANZ leads in observability investment & business value

Splunk's latest report reveals that organisations in Australia and New Zealand lead global observability spending, investing AUD $3.4 million annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Malware

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience
Hybrid Cloud

A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience

A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Firewalls

US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks
Network Infrastructure

Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks

In Singapore, 82% of business leaders fear risks from rapid AI adoption, as cybersecurity concerns rise alongside pressure to implement generative AI.

By Paul Gampe • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security

As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia

As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.

By Matt Ellison • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024