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CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security

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CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.
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Sitehop slashes costs with high-speed in-house encryption testing

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Sitehop cuts costs and speeds up encryption testing by bringing ultra-low latency hardware validation in-house with a new 100Gbps platform, ending costly overseas tests.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

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Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

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Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.
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Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab

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Sitehop cuts testing costs and time dramatically by establishing a UK-based quantum encryption test lab, supported by a South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority grant.
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AI deployment creates new cybersecurity risks, warns report

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Trend Micro warns that rapid AI deployment is exposing critical cybersecurity risks, with thousands of servers vulnerable to attacks due to unpatched and unsecured components.
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Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

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Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.
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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

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Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform

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New Zealand unites cyber incident reporting under one platform by merging CERT NZ with NCSC, enhancing support across individuals and businesses nationwide.
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Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

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An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.
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Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia

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Delta Electronics Australia launches the RT Pro UPS, offering up to 99% efficiency and eco-friendly power backup for critical sectors including IT and transport.
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How Wargaming is shaping business resilience and Cybersecurity strategies

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Wargaming is transforming business resilience and cybersecurity by enabling organisations to test plans and uncover risks before crises strike.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

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Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
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New Zealand’s place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

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New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.