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SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Global Stories

DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards
Supply Chain

DORA regulations push IT businesses towards higher security standards

Amid rising cybersecurity threats, EU's new Digital Operational Resilience Act is prompting IT businesses to enhance their security standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Access4 celebrates gaining four critical ISO certifications
Risk & Compliance

Access4 celebrates gaining four critical ISO certifications

Access4, a leading UCaaS provider, achieves four key ISO certifications underpinning its commitment to innovation, sustainability, data security and quality management in all operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds
Firewalls

IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds

A Commvault study reveals increased collaboration between IT and security teams in businesses, signalling trend towards enhanced cyber-resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer
Application Security

F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer

Samir Sherif, an experienced CISO from companies like Absolute Software and Citigroup, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at F5, set to lead the company's cybersecurity doctrine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
DevOps

Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ

Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Health Technologies

Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Unified Communications

Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
SmartBear acquires AI-based testing platform Reflect
DevOps

SmartBear acquires AI-based testing platform Reflect

SmartBear Software, the software testing solutions provider, has acquired AI-based no-code testing platform, Reflect, set to bring faster test written via text prompts, advancing and diversifying SmartBear's AI strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
ExtraHop expands partnership with CrowdStrike for enhanced cloud security
Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop expands partnership with CrowdStrike for enhanced cloud security

ExtraHop expands its partnership with CrowdStrike, enabling Reveal(x) customers to store records in CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale as businesses seek efficient security tools amidst shifting cybersecurity threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
EduTech

Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education

Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
HPNow's GOgen tech revolutionises sustainable data centre water treatment
Hyperscale

HPNow's GOgen tech revolutionises sustainable data centre water treatment

HPNow's GOgen technology revolutionises data centre water treatment, enhancing sustainability and safety while optimising operational efficiency, reducing chemical use, and eliminating supply chain reliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Generative AI

'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks

Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024
Customer Experience

NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024

Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs
Malware

Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs

Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024