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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
EduTech

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats

A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Watco partners with Blue Yonder for real-time freight rates
Digital Transformation

Watco partners with Blue Yonder for real-time freight rates

Watco has teamed up with Blue Yonder to enhance freight services, offering real-time pricing and booking to tackle industry challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Thales forecasts cybersecurity trends reshaping 2025 landscape
Cloud Security

Thales forecasts cybersecurity trends reshaping 2025 landscape

Thales forecasts key cybersecurity trends for 2025, pinpointing risks like intellectual property loss and increased attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Radware strengthens AI security for top Italian bank
Firewalls

Radware strengthens AI security for top Italian bank

Radware is boosting its AI-driven security services for one of Italy's top five banks, aiming to combat rising cyber threats and comply with EU regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal
Unified Communications

Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal

Motorola Solutions has secured a NOK 1.78 billion contract to enhance Norway's critical communications network for emergency services through the 2030s.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use
Firewalls

Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use

A recent Forrester study reveals Akamai's Guardicore Segmentation solution offers organisations a USD $9.6 million benefit over three years and 152% ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity in 2025: Rise of non-human identities
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity in 2025: Rise of non-human identities

Entro Security and YL Ventures predict a 2025 cybersecurity landscape dominated by non-human identities, with their proliferation posing new security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
EduTech

CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
AI's dual role in reshaping cybersecurity strategies 2024
IoT Security

AI's dual role in reshaping cybersecurity strategies 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving as AI transforms both threats and defences, with increasing challenges expected in 2025, warns Meta1st CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors
IoT Security

Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors

Keyfactor foresees a pivotal shift in data security practices by 2025, driven by quantum computing advances and the adoption of post-quantum cryptography.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Cohesity completes merger with Veritas, becomes largest data protection software provider
Data Protection

Cohesity completes merger with Veritas, becomes largest data protection software provider

Cohesity has merged with Veritas' data protection business, emerging as the world's largest data protection software provider, securing over $1.7 billion in revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

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Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025
Cybersecurity

Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025

The Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force on 17 January 2025, impacting ICT providers linked to the financial services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study
Digital Transformation

Financial Services face cyber risk disconnect, says study

A recent study reveals a serious disconnect in Financial Services on cyber security training, with 69% of employees feeling disengaged despite owners' confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024