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ANZ SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags
Malware

ANZ SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags

Despite near-universal uptake, most ANZ SMEs still distrust AI to make cyber security decisions as incidents continue to disrupt work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hack The Box names new Chief Technology Officer & CMO
Digital Transformation

Hack The Box names new Chief Technology Officer & CMO

The cyber training firm is scaling for AI-era threats and international growth as it adds a new Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Cowbell launches OMNI AI system for specialty insurance
AI Ethics & Governance

Cowbell launches OMNI AI system for specialty insurance

Eligible quotes now take minutes, as the system has lifted new business by 53% and shortened product launches to six weeks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Zscaler & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign cloud security
Data Protection

Zscaler & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign cloud security

European firms facing tighter rules and AI-driven attacks will get a locally hosted security service that keeps data in Germany.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Macquarie launches security centre for universities
Data Protection

Macquarie launches security centre for universities

Australasian universities facing an October cyber deadline get round-the-clock local monitoring to better protect sensitive research and student data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push
Software-as-a-Service

Qualys appoints Ben Brown to lead ANZ channel push

Expansion in Australia and New Zealand is expected to deepen Qualys' managed risk services push as it adds four local hires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch AI-driven security edge
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch AI-driven security edge

Enterprises grappling with hybrid work and AI adoption may get simpler access controls as the partners bundle security tools into one cloud service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cato partners with CrowdStrike on security workflow
Security Information and Event Management

Cato partners with CrowdStrike on security workflow

Security teams will gain a single workflow for incidents as the new tie-up links network and endpoint telemetry across investigations, hunting and visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment

Arctic Wolf has been named a Leader in IDC's 2026 assessment of worldwide managed detection and response services for midmarket organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services
Digital Transformation

Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services

Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
WatchGuard joins OpenAI & Anthropic AI cyber schemes
Digital Transformation

WatchGuard joins OpenAI & Anthropic AI cyber schemes

As attackers use AI to speed up exploits, the security vendor is adding tools aimed at faster testing and vulnerability fixes for partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks
Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks

Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs
Partner Programmes

SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs

Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Protection

CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer

Demand for cloud and security services is rising, and the provider is adding sales leadership to align customer, partner and revenue strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia

The tie-up opens access to government and state-owned enterprise contracts as Indonesia seeks to bolster cyber defences and specialist skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Private Cloud

Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government

Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Data Protection

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies

Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser
Ransomware

Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser

Her appointment comes as clients in regulated sectors face mounting pressure to strengthen cyber resilience and meet tougher oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month