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EU's Cyber Resilience Act conflicts with open-source definitions, says OpenUK CEO
Artificial Intelligence

EU's Cyber Resilience Act conflicts with open-source definitions, says OpenUK CEO

OpenUK CEO, Amanda Brock, comments that the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, with its controversial definitions, potentially disrupts compliance with established open-source software norms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
BlueVoyant strengthens cloud security in finance sector
Semiconductors

BlueVoyant strengthens cloud security in finance sector

Cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant partners with Beeks Group to boost security in anticipation of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Cohesity appoints Olivier Savornin as Group VP of Sales for EMEA
Customer Experience

Cohesity appoints Olivier Savornin as Group VP of Sales for EMEA

Data management leader Cohesity appoints IT industry veteran Olivier Savornin as Group VP of Sales for EMEA, enhancing its drive for modern data security in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Lion adopts Illumio Core to enhance cybersecurity after ransomware attack
Ransomware

Lion adopts Illumio Core to enhance cybersecurity after ransomware attack

Lion adopts Illumio Core for enhanced cyber resilience, increasing visibility over its extensive IT infrastructure and forming key part of breach response plan, following a devastating ransomware attack last year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions
Digital Transformation

How CFOs can turn challenges into business opportunities during turbulent operating conditions

Amidst operating turbulence, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are embracing agility, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience to effectively navigate and leverage business hurdles for growth opportunities.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Civil Defence

Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Salient Predictions joins Insurtech Vanguards to enhance climate resilience
Data Analytics

Salient Predictions joins Insurtech Vanguards to enhance climate resilience

Weather forecasting firm, Salient Predictions, joins the Insurtech Vanguards programme, advancing insurers' response to climate change with prediction technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Boardrooms on notice: Cybersecurity oversight more important than ever
Cybersecurity

Boardrooms on notice: Cybersecurity oversight more important than ever

Amid prevalent cyber threats, the pivotal role of top-level executives in securing organisational integrity gets spotlit, as cybersecurity becomes a paramount concern in boardrooms.

By Marty Edwards • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Digital Transformation

SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets

Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Cyber resilience vital for securing cyber insurance
DevOps

Cyber resilience vital for securing cyber insurance

Evolving cybersecurity threats mount pressure on businesses, driving demand for cyber insurance and raising insurers' security expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability
Encryption

Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability

Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals
Data Protection

Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals

Dell's Global Data Protection Index reveals heightened cyber threat levels, with 57% of firms in the Asia Pacific reporting incidents that blocked data access; financial fallout doubles to an average of $1.4m per company.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Two-thirds of board members lack training in cyber resilience
Breach Prevention

Two-thirds of board members lack training in cyber resilience

Almost two-thirds of board members lack adequate cyber resilience training, raising concerns over potential effects of cyber attacks, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A
Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Firewalls

How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
Network Infrastructure

McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre

Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia's cyber resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Adzcorner anticipates 40% growth in 2023-24 financial year
Research and Development

Adzcorner anticipates 40% growth in 2023-24 financial year

New Delhi-based performance marketing solutions provider marketing solutions provider, Adzcorner, projects a 40% revenue growth for fiscal year 2023-24.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024