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UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills
Digital Transformation

UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills

The University of Technology Sydney and Cisco have launched a partnership to enhance Australia's digital skills and promote industry collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

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AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending
Semiconductors

AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending

AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
Firewalls

F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
IoT Security

Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security

Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Firewalls

Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034

The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure

Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Illumio & NVIDIA team up to boost Zero Trust for infrastructure
IoT Security

Illumio & NVIDIA team up to boost Zero Trust for infrastructure

Illumio and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate Illumio's breach containment with NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Malware

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
Security Information and Event Management

Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge

Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains
Unified Communications

IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains

As IT and OT systems merge, cybersecurity leaders face urgent challenges managing risks across both domains to ensure operational safety and data security.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems
Agricultural Technology

Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
Malware

Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks

A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025