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Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Ransomware

Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers

Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Ready on paper, not in practice: The incident response gap in Australian organisations
Ransomware

Ready on paper, not in practice: The incident response gap in Australian organisations

Despite 97% of Australian firms having cyber incident plans, 76% faced major disruptions last year, revealing a gap between readiness on paper and in action.

By Gerry Sillars • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management
Unified Communications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise construction project management

AI, especially Generative AI, is set to transform Australia's construction project management by boosting efficiency, predicting risks, and enhancing collaboration.

By Ben Breen • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Firewalls

Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors
AI Security

Rubrik launches Agent Rewind to safely reverse AI agent errors

Rubrik unveils Agent Rewind, a tool to safely reverse AI agent errors and improve transparency, enhancing trust in autonomous AI for enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally

OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Virtualisation

Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers

Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches
Ransomware

Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches

Picus Security's Blue Report 2025 reveals enterprise password breaches nearly doubled to 46%, exposing firms to greater cyber threats and ransomware risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Fintech

WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Risk Management stories

Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Crypto

Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar

Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership
Risk & Compliance

Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership

The Export Council of Australia and WorldFirst partner to help SMEs tackle AUD volatility and ease global trade with better currency management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency

DocuSign launches AI-powered contract management to tackle AUD $3 trillion yearly losses from inefficient agreement workflows globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment
Data Protection

UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment

Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion
Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost agentic AI investment to USD $12.3 billion

Over 90% of Australian firms will adopt agentic AI within six months, driving investments to USD $12.3 billion by 2028 and reshaping business operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership
Data Protection

eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership

eZaango Group has secured ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to robust information security and leadership against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Atos named mainframe leader in Europe by ISG for fourth year
Digital Transformation

Atos named mainframe leader in Europe by ISG for fourth year

Atos has been named a leader in European mainframe services by ISG for the fourth consecutive year, recognised across four key service categories in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
Data Protection

Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025