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UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
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SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
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A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
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Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence
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Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Why unified data security is crucial in today’s cloud era
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The growing data sprawl demands unified data security to boost visibility, control risks, and streamline compliance in today’s complex cloud and AI environments.
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Kaine Mathrick Tech wins APAC MVP Security award for cloud leadership
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Kaine Mathrick Tech has won the 2025 Pax8 Beyond Partner Award for MVP Security APAC, acknowledging its leadership in cloud security across Asia-Pacific.
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Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
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Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.
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Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
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Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.
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Cisco unveils network security upgrades for AI-driven threats
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Cisco has unveiled network security upgrades addressing AI-driven cyber threats, embedding zero trust and advanced firewalls into infrastructure for improved protection.
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SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards
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SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.
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KnowBe4 secures six 2025 TrustRadius awards for cyber tools
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KnowBe4 has won six 2025 TrustRadius awards for its cybersecurity tools, including Security Awareness Training and PhishER, praised by user feedback.
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Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe’s top banks
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Third-party cyber breaches at Europe’s top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.
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USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
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The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.
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AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
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Operators to invest over USD $17 billion in AI security by 2029
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Operators worldwide will invest over USD $17 billion in AI-based network security by 2029, boosting B2B revenues amid rising enterprise cybersecurity concerns.
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Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences
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Check Point’s 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.
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Coalition Australia raises standard cyber crime cover to $500k
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Coalition Australia has raised its standard cyber crime cover to AUD $500,000, addressing growing losses from social engineering and funds transfer fraud.
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Exclusive Networks names Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij Thailand lead
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Exclusive Networks has appointed Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij as Country Manager for Thailand to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
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AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.
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Vectra AI named leader in first Asia Pacific NDR Magic Quadrant
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Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner’s first Asia Pacific Magic Quadrant for NDR, recognised for its vision and execution in network threat detection.