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The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.
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Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.
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How the cloud security landscape will evolve in 2024
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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AI-driven threat actors' sophistication surge, increased data privacy concerns, and deepening supply chain security issues shape the cloud security landscape in 2024, experts forecast.
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Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.
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UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.
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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.
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Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.
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F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Samir Sherif, an experienced CISO from companies like Absolute Software and Citigroup, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at F5, set to lead the company's cybersecurity doctrine.
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Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.
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Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.
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Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Kaspersky's anti-malware tools excel in independent tests by SE Labs, achieving the highest possible rating for their flawless defensive and full effectiveness against real-world cyberattacks.
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'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.
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Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.
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Asigra predicts SaaS data protection trends for 2024
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Asigra, a key player in ultra-secure backup and recovery, discloses five forecasts for SaaS data protection in 2024, amid rising global cyberthreats.
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Nozomi Networks launches industry-first wireless spectrum sensor for OT & IoT security
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Leading provider of Ops Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security Nozomi Networks has launched a new sensor.
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UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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National Cyber Security Centre report highlights concerning cyber resilience of key UK institutions; BBC, NHS, Royal Mail, and British Library as being significantly vulnerable.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.