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QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift

QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS
Firewalls

Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS

Check Point topped NSS Labs' 2025 firewall report with a 99.59% security effectiveness score, leading in malware and exploit defence amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026
Data Protection

Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026

Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Malware

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades
Storage

HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades

HPE expands AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection in Australia, integrating Juniper Networks tech to boost zero-trust and cyber resilience for enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Ransomware

UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation
Firewalls

Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation

Many network owners fear AI automation may disrupt vital systems; experts urge human-centred control to ensure safety and trust in AI-driven operations.

By Rekha Shenoy • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform
Unified Communications

AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform

AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025