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Cloud Security Alliance unveils Zero Trust guide for OT/ICS
Digital Transformation

Cloud Security Alliance unveils Zero Trust guide for OT/ICS

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a new guide detailing how to implement Zero Trust principles in operational technology and industrial control systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity
Unified Communications

CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity

CrowdStrike and Fortinet have joined forces to enhance cybersecurity, integrating their leading protection solutions for improved threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP

CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
Ransomware

OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware
Ransomware

Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things
Multi-factor authentication

As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things

As cybercriminals increasingly exploit AI for malicious attacks, organisations must implement vital measures to enhance their cybersecurity postures.

By Derek Manky • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection

CrowdStrike has announced strategic partnerships with CardinalOps, Nagomi Security, and Veriti to bolster threat detection in enterprise security systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Halcyon unveils Linux-focused anti-ransomware solution
Malware

Halcyon unveils Linux-focused anti-ransomware solution

Halcyon has unveiled its new anti-ransomware solution, Halcyon Linux, targeting rising ransomware threats in Linux systems, which surged 75% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 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
SentinelOne leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP again
Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP again

SentinelOne has once again been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Firewalls

Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service

Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Check Point Software hailed as leader in email security report
Firewalls

Check Point Software hailed as leader in email security report

Check Point Software Technologies earns the 'Leader' title in Frost and Sullivan's Email Security Radar report for advanced AI-powered Harmony Email and Collaboration tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Cybersecurity

Radware reports web DDoS attack activity

Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenans • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?

Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Ransomware

How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market

Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.

By Innes Muir • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024