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Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ
Encryption

Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ

Experts warn Australian and New Zealand organisations to urgently prepare for quantum computing's disruptive impact on cybersecurity and encryption standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Firewalls

Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift

Netskope's APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
Data Protection

HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience

HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Malware

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025

CyberArk has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Privileged Identity Management report, praised for innovation and comprehensive identity security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

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Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
Firewalls

Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Digital Transformation

Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre
Firewalls

Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre

Bell launches Bell Cyber to unify AI-driven cybersecurity services, boosting enterprise protection with an autonomous Security Operations Centre in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security

Nozomi Networks tops Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security, earning highest scores for AI-driven protection and transparent pricing in current offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Data Protection

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience
Firewalls

Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience

Proactive threat intelligence enables organisations to anticipate cyber threats, enhancing security resilience and shifting focus from reactive to preventive defence strategies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Tom Kellermann joins HITRUST to drive cyber risk leadership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tom Kellermann joins HITRUST to drive cyber risk leadership

Tom Kellermann has joined HITRUST as Vice President of Cyber Risk to enhance third-party security amid rising global cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws
Data Protection

iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws

A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness
Data Protection

Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness

Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security
Firewalls

Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security

Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.

By Hüseyin Can Yüceel • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform

New Zealand unites cyber incident reporting under one platform by merging CERT NZ with NCSC, enhancing support across individuals and businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025