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The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead
Ransomware

The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead

What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.

By Christiaan Beek • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
BlackLine appoints industry veteran Emily Campbell as new CMO
Network Infrastructure

BlackLine appoints industry veteran Emily Campbell as new CMO

Digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, taps industry veteran Emily Campbell as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global strategy amid rising demand for automated risk management solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan
Data Protection

Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan

Frost and Sullivan has recognised Check Point Software Technologies as a Leader and Innovator in Cloud Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills
EduTech

Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills

Australian CFOs are ready to offer new hires up to 31% higher salaries for in-demand financial skills, according to research by Robert Half.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Thoughtworks unveils Looking Glass report, demystifying latest tech trends
Risk & Compliance

Thoughtworks unveils Looking Glass report, demystifying latest tech trends

Thoughtworks unveils the fourth edition of its Looking Glass report, outlining five key tech trends and challenges for companies, with a focus on the role and risks of GenAI in business operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Risk Outlook 2024 warns of AI-driven misinformation threat
Risk & Compliance

Risk Outlook 2024 warns of AI-driven misinformation threat

The International SOS Risk Outlook 2024 warns of the growing impact of AI-induced misinformation, citing AI-manipulated videos of Singapore's PM as a key concern.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats
Digital Transformation

2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats

The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Encryption

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Cyber and digital risks cause concern, yet GenAI presents new opportunity
Supply Chain

Cyber and digital risks cause concern, yet GenAI presents new opportunity

Despite business fears over digital and cyber risks, 60% view genAI as a potential boon, says PwC survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals
Risk & Compliance

Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals

94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Third-party issues disrupt 45% of firms despite cybersecurity spends
Unified Communications

Third-party issues disrupt 45% of firms despite cybersecurity spends

45% of firms face disrupting setbacks due to third-party cybersecurity issues, reveals Gartner survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
How APAC CFOs can tackle currency risk in today's economy
Fintech

How APAC CFOs can tackle currency risk in today's economy

Join us as we uncover how CFOs in APAC can implement successful forex risk management strategies to gain stability in an uncertain environment.

By Aidan McDonald • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform
Data Analytics

Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform

Danfoss slashes onboarding time by 83% and enhances security for 45000 identities using Saviynt's platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Application Security

SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs

businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.

By Moshe Weis • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services

Fortinet bolsters its operational technology security platform with new integrated solutions and services, providing enhanced protection for industrial networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Macquarie Technology first to achieve DTA's full data centre certification
Risk & Compliance

Macquarie Technology first to achieve DTA's full data centre certification

Macquarie Technology Group first company to certify all data centres and cloud services under the DTA's Hosting Certification Framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Singapore's digital banks to see 20% income growth by 2025, says UnaFinancial
Fintech

Singapore's digital banks to see 20% income growth by 2025, says UnaFinancial

Singapore's digital banks are poised for a 20% income surge by 2025, driven by expanding demand and robust digitalisation, says UnaFinancial.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand
DevOps

Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand

New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023