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X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager
Yesterday
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data protection
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cx
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martech
X-PHY has appointed Wayne Maw as General Manager for the US, aiming to bolster its cybersecurity operations and customer engagement across North America.
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Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner
4 days ago
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iot security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, underscoring its prominence in cyber-physical systems security.
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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
4 days ago
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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government
QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
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CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
4 days ago
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ai
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cleantech
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government
Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.
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Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.
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Nozomi Networks named Leader in Gartner's 2025 Quadrant
5 days ago
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iot security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, marking a significant achievement in cyber-physical security.
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CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
5 days ago
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edutech
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hyperscale
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ai
A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.
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Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
6 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The UK government's proposal to ban ransomware payments for public sector bodies raises concerns, as experts stress the need for a proactive, data-centric approach to cybersecurity.
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Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz
6 days ago
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.
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Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure
Last week
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.
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Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost
Last week
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cloud security
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iot security
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iot
Schneider Electric has partnered with Nozomi Networks to enhance global managed security services, focusing on critical sectors such as energy and water.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Last week
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
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Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Last week
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
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Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub
Last week
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firewalls
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it training
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digital transformation
Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.
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Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
This month
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.
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Dismantling security councils exposes cyber vulnerabilities
This month
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
The recent federal decision to dismantle key security councils has triggered alarms about national cyber vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure protection.
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CybExer joins European effort to secure space technology
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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digitalisation
CybExer Technologies has been appointed Key Technology Partner by the European Space Agency to develop a groundbreaking Space Cyber Range addressing rising cyber threats.
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UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Last month
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Last month
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
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Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite
Last month
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cybersecurity
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government
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infoblox
Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.