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CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia

Australia's national science agency has created a program that looks to help SMEs working on complex cybersecurity matters.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener
Platform-as-a-Service

Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener

Australian SMBs urged to make strategic, long-term investments in digital technology, rather than rushing into short-term budget measures.

By Jim Steed • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022

Global Stories

Sternum joins NXP, collaborates on IoT security and observability
Semiconductors

Sternum joins NXP, collaborates on IoT security and observability

Sternum has announced it has joined the software partner community of NXP Semiconductors, a manufacturer of and large marketplace for embedded controllers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
Rapid7 report examines use of double extortion ransomware attacks
Malware

Rapid7 report examines use of double extortion ransomware attacks

New report from Rapid7 reveals insights into cyber attackers' tactics and the disclosure layer of double extortion ransomware attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Cartech

Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles

The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Securonix partners with Snowflake, Zscaler in joint venture
Data Analytics

Securonix partners with Snowflake, Zscaler in joint venture

Securonix is embarking on a joint technology integration with Snowflake and Zscaler to speed up threat detection and response at cloud scale.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
More than 90% of cyber attacks made possible by human error
Malware

More than 90% of cyber attacks made possible by human error

The data are clear, with cyberattacks on the rise in recent years and the cybersecurity situation increasingly complex.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Rubrik appoints Chris Krebs as chair of its CISO Advisory Board
Ransomware

Rubrik appoints Chris Krebs as chair of its CISO Advisory Board

Chris Krebs appointed Chair of Rubrik's new CISO Advisory Board to tackle cyber attacks, including ransomware.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Commvault's SaaS division experiences notable growth
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault's SaaS division experiences notable growth

Commvault has revealed the global momentum that its SaaS division Metallic has experienced since its launch two years ago.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Exabeam expands investment in Google Cloud in fight against cyber threats
Hyperscale

Exabeam expands investment in Google Cloud in fight against cyber threats

The move opens up limitless data ingestion, speed, and scale opportunities for worldwide security teams in their ongoing fight against cybersecurity attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions
Manufacturing

Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions

Some 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
CrowdStrike doubles down on visibility with new graph database
AI Security

CrowdStrike doubles down on visibility with new graph database

CrowdStrike Asset Graph is a new graph database powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud, providing IT leaders with a 360-degree view into all assets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Sophos uncovers latest cyber attack trends in Playbook report
Firewalls

Sophos uncovers latest cyber attack trends in Playbook report

Research finds that there has been a 36% increase in cyber attack dwell time, with a median intruder dwell time of 15 days in 2021 versus 11 days in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Visibility and control gaps undermining security - report
Risk & Compliance

Visibility and control gaps undermining security - report

Organisations are struggling to define and secure an expanding cyber-attack surface, hampering risk management efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Fortinet introduces self-learning AI capabilities
Firewalls

Fortinet introduces self-learning AI capabilities

Fortinet has launched FortiNDR, a network detection and response solution that uses AI to detect and respond to security incidents faster.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
2021 the year cyber criminals got creative - Proofpoint
Supply Chain

2021 the year cyber criminals got creative - Proofpoint

One constant that remains as organisations approach a sense of normalcy after a disruptive year is that cyber criminals continue to target and exploit people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Mandiant launches digital risk protection offering
Data Protection

Mandiant launches digital risk protection offering

Mandiant has launched a digital risk protection offering that allows security leaders to proactively mitigate threats before they disrupt business operations.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022

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