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Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders
Data Privacy

Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders

There's a worrying communication gap between C-suite execs and cybersecurity leaders, despite agreement on the importance of cybersecurity risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
Firewalls

'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs

Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers
Hyperscale

Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers

Coalition is integrating its cyber risk management platform, Coalition Control, with major cloud services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services to offer enhanced cybersecurity and risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator
Data Protection

Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity measures by integrating a user-friendly passphrase generator into their Web Vault system, increasing the level of protection against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Breach Prevention

Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M

Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Malware

Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
CyberArk emphasises identity safety on Identity Management Day
CyberArk

CyberArk emphasises identity safety on Identity Management Day

As Identity Management Day approaches, CyberArk's Andrew Slavkovic highlights the rising necessity of secure digital identities amid a growing cybersecurity threat targeting both human and machine identities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ

ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent

Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
Firewalls

Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service

Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?

As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.

By Nathan Wenzler • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Amplifying AI-powered cybersecurity to counter growing threats
Network Infrastructure

Amplifying AI-powered cybersecurity to counter growing threats

Rising cybersecurity threats compel companies to leverage AI and cross-border collaboration, amid an expected AU $7.3bn investment in Australia's security infrastructure in 2024.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Fortinet celebrates partners' achievements at Australia awards 2023
Unified Communications

Fortinet celebrates partners' achievements at Australia awards 2023

Fortinet honours its Australian partners for exceptional cybersecurity advancements, applauding their efforts in helping customers transition safely from traditional network structures.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses

26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds
Unified Communications

UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds

New Elastic study reveals nearly all (99%) UK IT decision makers believe generative AI can drive significant organisational change, despite concerns around privacy, security and regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024