Third-Party Risk Management stories - Page 2
Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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devops
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fintech
Cowbell and Zurich roll out Prime One cyber cover for Australian SMEs, targeting firms up to AUD $100 million turnover with rapid broker access.
Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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dr
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
Coverbase & Crowe team up on AI vendor risk checks
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Coverbase and Crowe forge AI-focused partnership to streamline vendor risk reviews and procurement oversight in tightly regulated sectors.
Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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document management
Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.
Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.
Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Ricoh's CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
London's Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to expand real-time monitoring of third-party cyber risk as supply-chain threats intensify.
Diligent buys 3rdRisk to boost AI vendor risk tools
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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erp
Diligent snaps up AI-native vendor risk specialist 3rdRisk to sharpen third-party oversight and speed audit readiness for clients.
Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
Sector-specific, process-led AI set to reshape firms
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI's next wave in business will be sector-specific, process-led services as firms shift from generic tools to trusted, compliant platforms.
Hapax launches free AI certification course for bankers
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Hapax unveils a free AI certification for bankers as lenders ramp up AI spending and face tougher scrutiny from regulators and boards.
Black Kite unveils tool to analyse third-party software risk
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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saas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Black Kite launches Product Analysis tool to expose hidden risks in third-party software, from SaaS subdomains to SBOM dependencies.
Australian firms exposed as vendor cyber risk grows
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Australian organisations face mounting cyber risk as vendor networks outgrow weak third party controls, with 99% hit by supply chain breaches.
Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Australian banks must embrace AI, cloud tech and resilience-first strategies to cut costs and boost agility in a competitive, evolving market by 2026.
Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, exposes AI attack risks
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Law enforcement and cybersecurity firms have disrupted major malware networks amid rising risks from AI-driven cyberattacks and escalating supply chain breaches globally.
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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cloud security
Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.
Black Kite Bridge surpasses 100,000 shared items in first year
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cyber risk
Black Kite Bridge has shared over 100,000 cyber risk intelligence items in its first year, boosting supply chain security through rapid, collaborative responses.