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Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security
Data Protection

Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security

Zscaler and Google team up to integrate Zscaler Private Access with Chrome Enterprise, setting new standards in zero-trust cybersecurity for private apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Breach Prevention

UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Phishing

Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Portnox names Joseph Rodriguez as new chief revenue officer
Cybersecurity

Portnox names Joseph Rodriguez as new chief revenue officer

Portnox appoints Joseph Rodriguez as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales efforts and drive revenue growth, focusing on North America and EMEA.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Malware

Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution
Virtualisation

Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution

Progress and Veeam Software ally to launch an advanced cyber defence solution, enhancing security of vital customer data, amid a soaring worldwide cyber threat scenario.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity
Application Performance Monitoring

Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity

Flexxon debuts X-PHY Server Defender, a pioneering standalone hardware cybersecurity system, promising real-time monitoring, instant data restoration, and breach recovery at RSA Conference 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology
Ransomware

Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology

Rapid7 unveils a patented ransomware prevention technology, offering a comprehensive, multi-layered approach designed to anticipate, detect, and respond swiftly to advanced cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring
Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring

ManageEngine integrates Log360 with Constella Intelligence to facilitate 24/7 dark web monitoring and provide a first line of protection against supply chain risks, as per an announcement at the RSA Conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 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
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike unveils ground-breaking AI-native SOC functions

CrowdStrike has announced transformative updates to its AI-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology, promising to drastically reduce SOC workload times and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th 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
SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with Singularity launch
Cloud Security

SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with Singularity launch

SentinelOne revolutionises cloud security with launch of Singularity Cloud Native Security, a solution using hacker-like tactics to prevent cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

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Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks
Unified Communications

Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks

One in 10 Australian businesses failed to report ransomware attacks to law enforcement agencies, encouraging cybercriminals and impeding their capture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th 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
Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Ransomware

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks

Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024