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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Ransomware

US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Study reveals major vulnerabilities in operational technology
Privileged Access Management

Study reveals major vulnerabilities in operational technology

A Claroty study reveals that 13% of operational technology assets have insecure internet connections and 36% have known exploited vulnerabilities, posing severe cybersecurity risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Nozomi Networks & Mandiant expand critical infrastructure defence
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks & Mandiant expand critical infrastructure defence

Nozomi Networks and Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, have expanded their partnership to enhance threat detection and response for global critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Vertiv introduces SmartCabinet ID for enhanced edge computing
Edge Computing

Vertiv introduces SmartCabinet ID for enhanced edge computing

Vertiv launches SmartCabinet ID, a robust all-in-one hardware solution, targeting the challenges of edge computing such as heat and security, while maximising space.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience
Global Positioning System

VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience

VIAVI ups global infrastructure resilience with the launch of SecurePNT 6200, a robust timing clock solution offering comprehensive positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) assurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats
DevOps

OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats

OpenText's new cybersecurity tool offers insights into cyber threats facing organisations, in response to ASIO's warning about rising cyber sabotage incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence
Physical Security

Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence

Cyber security firm Claroty exposes a critical flaw in current vulnerability management strategies, revealing a colossal 38% of the riskiest cyber-physical system (CPS) assets go undetected by conventional methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Fortinet upscales OT & CI cybersecurity in Asia-Pacific
Firewalls

Fortinet upscales OT & CI cybersecurity in Asia-Pacific

Fortinet boosts operational technology and critical infrastructure cybersecurity measures in Asia-Pacific, appointing Michael Murphy to helm these initiatives.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Agricultural Technology

Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector

Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

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Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats
Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats

Infosecurity Europe unveils its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends report, showing ransomware and AI-driven attacks are pushing 40% of firms to boost cyber defence investments.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach
Physical Security

Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach

In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as security advisor to government
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as security advisor to government

Australian cyber security consultancy Sekuro appoints Scott Waters as Security Advisor to the Federal Government amid rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project
Unified Communications

Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors
Risk & Compliance

Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
IoT Security

Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security

Secolve and Asimily join forces to bolster Australia's IoT risk management, enhancing security solutions for the nation's critical infrastructure and effectively tackling cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024