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Guardz & SuperOps partner for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
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cyber threats
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Guardz joins forces with SuperOps to supercharge cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses, leveraging AI to fortify protection against escalating cyber threats.
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Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats
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public cloud
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aws
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microsoft
Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
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cloud security
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accounting systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.
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Ververica boosts data security & transparency with new Trust Center
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compliance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Streaming data provider Ververica boosts its data security following ISO 27001 certification and launches the Trust Center platform.
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We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.
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Yubico bolsters security with YubiKey 5.7 firmware update
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Yubico enhances hardware authentication security with the release of YubiKey 5.7 firmware and Yubico Authenticator 7, moving organisations towards a passwordless future with increased cybersecurity measures.
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Trustwave appoints new SVP of engineering, Keith Ibarguen
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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engineering
Cybersecurity giant, Trustwave, announces the appointment of Keith Ibarguen as Senior VP of Engineering, tasked with leading product development and driving innovation based on his 25-year industry track-record.
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Sophos & Infinigate unite for strategic distribution deal in the UK
Last week
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cloud services
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firewall
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network security
Cybersecurity firm, Sophos, forges strategic distribution agreement with leading technology platform, Infinigate, boosting UK expansion and facilitating comprehensive security solutions access for partners and MSPs.
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Absolute Security to reveal next-gen cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024
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ransomware
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wfh
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advanced persistent threat protection
Absolute Security plans to demonstrate its next-generation cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing a strategy designed to protect organisations from increasing cyber threats amid digital work transitions.
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CrowdStrike & TCS unite for AI-driven cybersecurity revolution
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike embarks on strategic partnership with India's largest software provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), to deliver AI-powered Security Operations Centre transformation reinforcing enterprise security.
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UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
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UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure
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ddos
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK introduces the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, tightening cybersecurity requirements for digitally connected products in light of rising digital threats.
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Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.
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Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
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cloud services
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microsoft
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data protection
Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
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microsoft
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apple
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.
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UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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leadership
UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.
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Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised
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it in healthcare
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.
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ThreatLocker raises USD $115m for global expansion of Zero Trust security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity giant ThreatLocker has secured a USD $115 million funding boost, led by General Atlantic, to expand its Zero Trust security features worldwide and combat cyber threats.
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Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
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hackers
Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.
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Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
In an AI-driven security boost, global cybersecurity solution provider Smarttech247 aligns with SentinelOne to deliver top-notch managed detection and response services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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High Performance Podcast duo to keynote Infosecurity Europe conference
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
High Performance Podcast's Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes set to enrich Infosecurity Europe conference with lessons from top performers, addressing behavioural resilience amid cyber threats.
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HP introduces AI-powered personal computers in Australia
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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wfh
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ai
HP groundbreaking AI-enabled personal computers - designed to revolutionise productivity and collaboration - have been launched in Australia.