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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Ransomware

Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Preventing security professionals from 'quietly quitting' due to alert fatigue
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Preventing security professionals from 'quietly quitting' due to alert fatigue

We must act now and equip security teams with effective solutions that don't add additional pressure but instead provide much-needed support.

By Chris Fisher • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence
Ransomware

Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence

Cloud-native applications and solutions are on the rise, with ransomware simultaneously skyrocketing - and this is no coincidence.

By Chris Fisher • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats
Breach Prevention

Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats

Today's world demands businesses to improve cybersecurity measures and gain greater visibility over threats and attack surfaces.

By Chris Fisher • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Understanding the weight on security leader's shoulders, and how to shift it
DevOps

Understanding the weight on security leader's shoulders, and how to shift it

Millions of dollars are being invested in cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand to combat increasing threats.

By Chris Fisher • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the 'new kid on the block' spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise
Malware

From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the 'new kid on the block' spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise

When teams have a clear view of all assets and treat them equally, then they are much closer to stopping attacks in their tracks.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Wake-up call required to defend APAC's critical national infrastructure
Application Security

Wake-up call required to defend APAC's critical national infrastructure

Cyber-attacks across the Asia Pacific region have grown in sophistication and prevalence, and require effective incident response mechanisms to combat them.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility
Distributed Denial of Service

Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2021
Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk
Network Detection and Response

Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk

The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
The rise of viral threats and network detection and response
AI Security

The rise of viral threats and network detection and response

COVID-19 and escalating cyber-attacks have highlighted the need for early detection and a balanced approach to cyber-threats, says report.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Chris Fisher

Why the employee factor in IT security is vital to protecting your company's data
Software-as-a-Service

Why the employee factor in IT security is vital to protecting your company's data

Cyber attacks in Australia are accelerating, with the state of the nations cybersecurity coming under greater scrutiny.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022