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Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats
Unified Communications

Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats

Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.

By Abdul Khader Aslam • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Malware

Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware

A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Audra Simons • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost
Power / Energy

IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost

IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Forescout report reveals 2024's riskiest connected devices
Storage

Forescout report reveals 2024's riskiest connected devices

Forescout's Vedere Labs reveals network infrastructure and endpoints as top vulnerabilities in 2024, with significant IoT risks and improvements in healthcare device security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
EduTech

US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats

The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
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

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Data Protection

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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