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Ready on paper, not in practice: The incident response gap in Australian organisations

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Despite 97% of Australian firms having cyber incident plans, 76% faced major disruptions last year, revealing a gap between readiness on paper and in action.
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Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
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OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.
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OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.
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Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Picus Security's Blue Report 2025 reveals enterprise password breaches nearly doubled to 46%, exposing firms to greater cyber threats and ransomware risks.
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Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.
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How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.
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Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
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Arctic Wolf grows channel network 140 percent in Australia, NZ

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Arctic Wolf has boosted its channel network in Australia and New Zealand by 140%, driven by its AI-powered Aurora Platform and new security offerings.
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Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
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Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.
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Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.
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BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
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Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
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Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
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Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.