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Cloudflare launches comprehensive suite for cyber risk management
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare launches comprehensive suite for cyber risk management

Cloudflare launches Unified Risk Posture, a transformative suite of cybersecurity solutions, to offer organisations an all-encompassing approach to identifying and managing cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
CrowdStrike expands partnerships to enhance Falcon Next-Gen security services
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike expands partnerships to enhance Falcon Next-Gen security services

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike enhances its Falcon Next-Gen SIEM services through strategic alliances with industry leaders like Deloitte, Ernst and Young, HCLTech, and Tata Consultancy Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals
Cloud Security

Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals

The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a sharp rise in cloud security incidents, with notable increases from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th 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
You cannot protect what you do not understand
Ransomware

You cannot protect what you do not understand

Understanding your digital landscape is key to defence against cyber threats, with the Absolute Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024 report illuminating the real-world data.

By Christy Wyatt • 6 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ExtraHop launches suite of AI tools on RevealX platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop launches suite of AI tools on RevealX platform

ExtraHop has introduced a suite of AI tools to bolster its RevealX platform, aiming to speed up threat detection, automate security operations centre workflows and reduce analyst fatigue.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection

In the cyber-threat landscape, eCommerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

By John Agger • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
Ransomware

Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024

New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Wavelink crowned as Fortinet's top distributor in APAC & Australia
Security Operations Centres

Wavelink crowned as Fortinet's top distributor in APAC & Australia

Wavelink retains its title as the Asia-Pacific and Australia Distributor of the Year at the Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Cloud Security

India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Endpoint Protection

ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs

ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Cybersecurity

Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

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OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia
Data Protection

OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia

Over 60% of Australian respondents reveal ransomware attacks as their topmost security concern in a new report by information management company, OpenText.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
UK mid-sized firms voice concerns over cybersecurity threats
Digital Transformation

UK mid-sized firms voice concerns over cybersecurity threats

Amid growing threats, 43% of UK's mid-sized firms remain worried about cybersecurity, fearing existing measures aren't robust enough.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure
Distributed Denial of Service

UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure

UK introduces the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, tightening cybersecurity requirements for digitally connected products in light of rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Fintech

Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024