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ADLINK & Elma partner to offer rugged computing for railways
Today
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data protection
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edge computing
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hpc
ADLINK Technology and Elma Electronic partner to deliver rugged computing solutions for railway and mission-critical applications, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.
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System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
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Reconeyez appoints new leaders to drive global security growth
Yesterday
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surveillance
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security industry
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critical infrastructure
Reconeyez appoints Gary Frith as Chief Revenue Officer and Andy Keeley as Marketing Director to boost global expansion of its AI-powered perimeter security solutions.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Yesterday
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
2 days ago
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siem
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iot security
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zero trust security
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
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Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Distology partners with Radiflow to enhance OT security offerings for resellers, boosting protection of critical infrastructure across manufacturing and utilities sectors.
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Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
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Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system
Last week
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cybersecurity
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software development
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critical infrastructure
US government funding for the crucial CVE cybersecurity programme is set to lapse, raising fears over global vulnerability tracking and defence efforts.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Last week
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Last week
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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ai
UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
Last week
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surveillance
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ai
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autonomous systems
Peter Young has been appointed CEO of Reconeyez, set to drive the firm's global growth with innovative AI technology in security and surveillance.
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Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
Last week
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
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Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
Last week
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physical security
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microsoft
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amazon
Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.
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Secure I.T. completes fire system upgrade for council site
This month
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devops
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apm
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cleantech
Secure I.T. Environments has upgraded the fire suppression system at the Isle of Wight Council's data centre in Newport, enhancing safety with advanced technology.
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Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
This month
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semiconductors
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genai
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ai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
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AI boosts Australian cyber defences against rising threats
This month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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risk & compliance
Australian organisations are increasingly adopting AI to combat rising cyber threats, streamlining security operations amid escalating cybercrime costs.
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Orro appoints new CTO & Group Exec to lead transformation
This month
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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managed services
Orro has appointed Stuart Long as Chief Technology Officer and Matthew Maw as Group Executive, Delivery Transformation, to enhance its managed services.
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Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Socomec has launched the DELPHYS XM UPS system for data centres in the UK and Ireland, offering advanced efficiency and space-saving features for critical infrastructure.
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UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
This month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.