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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
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Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Rapid7 launches Command Platform for security management
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Rapid7 has launched Command Platform, integrating security data for comprehensive threat monitoring and management.
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Five ways to achieve infrastructure transparency
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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casb
Unlock infrastructure transparency with these five strategies: data consolidation, automated collection, asset linkage, detailed mapping, and visualisation.
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Understanding and defending against the dangers of using open-source software
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
As businesses increasingly adopt open-source software for its benefits, they face significant security risks. Effective vetting, employee education, and dedicated security solutions are essential to mitigate these dangers.
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Cloud security is a shared responsibility – and AI can help
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
As Australian enterprises continue to invest heavily in cloud services, AI becomes vital for managing security in complex environments, addressing shadow IT and skill shortages.
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Ruckus' comprehensive guide to digital strategy in schools
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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e-learning
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RUCKUS Networks offers a critical roadmap for Australian schools planning their digital strategies amidst increased investment and demand.
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Major inefficiencies discovered in SaaS contract management
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud services
A study by Vertice reveals businesses waste 385 hours in meetings annually due to inefficiencies in software contract management.
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Check Point Software launches new SaaS security tool
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Check Point Software launches Harmony SaaS, an innovative tool designed seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure.
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Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.
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Qualys expands CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
Qualys bolsters its CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification of untrusted devices, providing complete internal attack surface coverage and reinforcing its status as an industry leader.
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Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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okta
The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
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Zscaler launches Business Insights for improved SaaS optimisation
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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cloud security
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Zscaler unveils Business Insights for SaaS usage and office utilisation, targeting cost reduction, enhanced productivity, and increased security.
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Harmonic Security launches to help organisations use generative AI
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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Security leaders are struggling to get their arms around the problem of unsafe use and lack visibility into what AI services their employees are using.
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Australian businesses keen on passwordless technology's future
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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financial systems
Almost all Australian IT leaders anticipate a shift to passwordless technology, expecting passwords to be limited to under 25% of logins.
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Enterprises must adapt to Shadow AI to avoid data breaches
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Insider data breaches are set to rise due to poor data controls and the use of generative AI tools, warns Imperva.
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How can CISOs avoid burnout in the face of ransomware?
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
The mass shift to remote and hybrid forms of working over the past couple of years has expanded the attack surface of organisations.
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Securing shadow IT – May the force be with you!
Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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Shadow IT is increasing in organizations, making their cyber attack surfaces bigger than they realize. Here's how to bring it under control.
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New study reveals 51% of employees using unauthorised apps
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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The research shows that 92% of employees and managers in large enterprises want full control over applications, but they don't have it.
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50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.
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Attack surface security vendor launches channel programme
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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wipro
CyCognito enables users to identify externally-exposed systems and digital assets that are either unknown, uncontrolled or abandoned.