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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
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Commvault & SimSpace launch cyber recovery training
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and SimSpace unveil the Commvault Recovery Range, a pioneering cyber recovery training programme combining realistic attack simulations with recovery exercises.
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Saviynt appoints Varma as India & SAARC Managing Director
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firewalls
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it training
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digital transformation
Saviynt has appointed Nitin Varma as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for India and SAARC, reinforcing its commitment to identity security solutions in the region.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
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edutech
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it training
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physical security
Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Kaseya unveils AI tools to boost MSP efficiency & security
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it training
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaseya has launched new AI-driven tools to help managed service providers in Australia tackle security and efficiency challenges amid rising cybersecurity gaps.
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
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it training
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
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firewalls
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it training
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siem
Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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it training
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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it training
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isaca
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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it training
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data analytics
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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it training
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cybersecurity
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smb
Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
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Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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it training
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encryption
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quantum computing
As cybersecurity challenges loom larger for organisations in 2025, experts warn that unresolved vulnerabilities could expose critical data to serious threats.
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70% of Australian execs targeted by cyberattacks: study
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
A study reveals that 70% of Australian executives faced cyberattacks in the last 18 months, underscoring growing cybersecurity threats in the sector.
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Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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it training
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
Accenture has expanded its generative-AI cybersecurity services to strengthen Australian businesses against a surge in advanced digital threats.
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Immersive Labs unveils AI tool for customised threat sims
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
Immersive Labs has unveiled its AI Scenario Generator, enabling organisations to create bespoke cyber threat simulations to bolster workforce resilience.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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it training
A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.