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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Malware

CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Disaster Recovery

Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Commvault & CrowdStrike unite for enhanced cyber defence
Data Protection

Commvault & CrowdStrike unite for enhanced cyber defence

Commvault has announced a new integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to bolster threat detection and rapid data recovery for their joint customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks
Data Protection

Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks

OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Security Information and Event Management

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
Cloud Security

Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services

Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
EduTech

KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Biometrics

AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Malware

New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links
Firewalls

SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links

SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
Malware

Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

By Martin Zugec • 11 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

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Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration
Data Protection

Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration

Zscaler has integrated its Zero Trust Network Access service with RISE with SAP, enhancing security and simplifying cloud migration for businesses in a post-VPN era.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments
Cybersecurity

Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments

A recent report reveals that over half of Australian businesses suffered a cyberattack in 2024, highlighting inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Malware

Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025