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Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
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Fortinet breach exposes 440GB of data; no ransom paid
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Fortinet has resolved a security breach that impacted less than 0.3% of its customers via a third-party cloud, SharePoint, containing 440GB of data.
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Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
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Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
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Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.
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Fortinet unveils new SASE features with sovereign SASE & GenAI
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Fortinet enhances its unified SASE solution with sovereign SASE and GenAI features, boosting integration of Secure SD-WAN and cloud security for unrivalled flexibility and security.
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Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore’s cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP’s curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.
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Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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Fortinet sees record margins & higher service revenue in Q2 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Fortinet's Q2 2024 results show record operating margins and a 19.8% rise in service revenue, signalling strong growth despite a slight dip in product sales.
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Fortinet enhances OT security platform to combat rising cyber risks
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Fortinet strengthens OT security platform with enhanced capabilities to combat rising cyber risks in critical infrastructure.
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Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Tech Data forms a strategic partnership with Equinix, becoming the first distributor of Equinix solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong to deliver robust hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Fortinet’s new report warns of escalating cyber threats against the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting a dramatic surge from 212 million attacks at London 2012 to 4.4 billion at Tokyo 2020.
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NormCyber honoured as Fortinet’s Security Operations Partner
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.
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Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.
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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Fortinet's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals nearly 90% of organisations faced breaches linked to skill shortages, urging a strategic focus on training and diversity in hiring.
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.
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ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.