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Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises
Private Cloud

NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises

Enterprises can now run AI agents in their own cloud or data centre without unpredictable usage charges, easing cost and data-control concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UST: Businesses must rethink how AI returns are measured
Digital Transformation

UST: Businesses must rethink how AI returns are measured

Australian firms risk spending increasing resources on AI pilots that ultimately fail to prove gains in revenue, efficiency or customer service.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
Storage

Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era

AI is pushing boards to weigh local control against cloud convenience, with 80% of respondents saying sovereignty matters more in vendor selection.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • This month
Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions
Power / Energy

Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility

Security teams are being pushed to monitor AI activity across systems, as executives warn that unsanctioned tools and hidden agents are outpacing governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • This month
Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions
Network Security

Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions

Buyers may inherit unpatched systems and monitoring gaps unless cyber checks are done before a deal closes, Quest Technology Management says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Cloud Security

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

The tool aims to close security gaps left by AI-written code before vulnerabilities reach security backlogs or pull requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule
Data Protection

Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule

Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption
Data Protection

Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption

Poor visibility and weak board oversight are leaving security chiefs exposed as hybrid AI adoption widens breach risks and governance gaps.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

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Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's fractional leadership market tops 1,000

The pool of part-time senior executives is giving smaller firms cheaper access to C-level expertise, with two days a week costing about AUD $110,400 a year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%

Rising demand from smaller firms has pushed more than 1,000 part-time senior executives into New Zealand businesses, with AI roles growing fast.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Omnissa launches Elara AI governance beta for enterprises
Risk & Compliance

Omnissa launches Elara AI governance beta for enterprises

It targets a growing enterprise risk, with Omnissa saying unsanctioned AI tools are already present on 75% of managed devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Alchemist Group appoints Griffiths as fractional CTO
Digital Transformation

Alchemist Group appoints Griffiths as fractional CTO

The hire gives the training group part-time cyber and technology leadership as it scales digital learning tools across three brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Integrity360 partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland
Data Protection

Integrity360 partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland

The deal gives the institute round-the-clock threat monitoring and executive cyber oversight as it seeks to protect nearly 40,000 members and 8,600 students.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
UK CISOs say attackers have AI advantage in cyber threat
Data Protection

UK CISOs say attackers have AI advantage in cyber threat

Most UK security chiefs say AI has tilted the cyber fight towards attackers, as critical flaw fixes still take more than a week.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month