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Siren adopts ISO GQL to boost graph search for investigators
Data Analytics

Siren adopts ISO GQL to boost graph search for investigators

Siren has adopted the ISO-standard GQL to enhance graph search, boosting efficiency and depth in investigations for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Data Protection

AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Data Protection

Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber

New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops

Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Exabeam partners with Wiz to boost cloud security detection
Cloud Security

Exabeam partners with Wiz to boost cloud security detection

Exabeam has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, combining AI analytics with security insights to protect organisations from emerging threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity

ReliaQuest launches the first autonomous AI agent, automating 98% of security alerts and reducing threat containment time to under five minutes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments
Malware

Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments

North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Google advances cybersecurity with AI at 2024 summit
Security Information and Event Management

Google advances cybersecurity with AI at 2024 summit

At the Google Cloud Security Summit 2024, industry leaders highlighted a converged cybersecurity approach to tackle modern threats, integrating AI and threat intelligence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Veritone & Nuix join forces to elevate AI-driven redaction
Unified Communications

Veritone & Nuix join forces to elevate AI-driven redaction

Veritone partners with Nuix to integrate AI-powered redaction into Nuix's Neo platform, enhancing capabilities for audio, video evidence in investigations and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Exabeam & LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam & LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant

Exabeam and LogRhythm complete merger to create an AI-driven security operations platform, led by CEO Christopher O'Malley.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, integrating generative AI with the Falcon platform to accelerate cyberattack response.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Logpoint named niche player in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint named niche player in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM

Logpoint named a Niche Player in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM. This marks their sixth consecutive recognition, underscoring their mid-market focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response
Artificial Intelligence

Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response

A staggering 90% of organisations report experiencing damage before containing cloud security incidents, revealing critical gaps in cybersecurity response, according to Cado Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Splunk celebrates 10 years as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Malware

Splunk celebrates 10 years as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Splunk Inc. celebrates a decade of leadership in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, achieving the highest position for Ability to Execute in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Exabeam unveils industry-first 'Investigation Timelines' tool
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam unveils industry-first 'Investigation Timelines' tool

Exabeam launches an industry-first Investigation Timelines tool to aid security teams with instant chronological event visualisations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

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Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Breach Prevention

Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers

Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Network Infrastructure

Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws

Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.

By Jason Duerden • 5 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024