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Cybersecurity Chief’s AI Slip Sparks Federal Security Review

Cybersecurity Chief’s AI Slip Sparks Federal Security Review

The acting director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Madhu Gottumukkala, is facing industry scrutiny after accidentally uploading sensitive government documents into a public version of ChatGPT, according to reports online. The documents were luckily not classified, but they were marked ‘For Official Use Only’, which is for ...
Why “IT Won’t Happen Here” Is a Dangerous Bet

Why “IT Won’t Happen Here” Is a Dangerous Bet

​Cyber incidents start quietly, which looks like a compromised credential, a malicious attachment, an employee doing what they’ve always done. The damage only becomes visible once systems stall, operations freeze, and executives ask the same question they always ask at the eleventh hour, ‘How did this get so far?’ Rajesh Khazanchi, CEO and Co-Founder ...
The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity

The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity

The integration of AI and cybersecurity is reshaping the digital landscape, with three key trends emerging: the rise of AI-powered security threats, the transformation of data governance through AI, and the elevation of cybersecurity as a C-suite priority. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI for sophisticated attacks, necessitating adaptive, AI-driven ...
Email Threat Radar – January 2026

Email Threat Radar – January 2026

From QR code deception to callback phishing and more: An overview of emerging email threats and attack trends
When Digital Names Collide, Business Risk Follows

When Digital Names Collide, Business Risk Follows

In an era where trust is increasingly mediated by systems rather than people, ensuring that every digital identity maps cleanly to a real one is no longer optional. It is a prerequisite for doing business safely.
Service to Our Nation Should Be the Focus According to Former NSA Deputy Director

Service to Our Nation Should Be the Focus According to Former NSA Deputy Director

America doesn’t have a technology problem. The biggest tech companies and CEO’s are birthed out of the United States. But, it may have a purpose problem. ​With more than three decades spent inside the National Security Agency (NSA), as the former Deputy Director, George Barnes (currently Cyber Practice President and Partner at Red Cell Partners) ...
Do You Use Free Wi-Fi in Public Places?

Do You Use Free Wi-Fi in Public Places?

In today's modern life, we find ourselves highly dependent on the connected world. Think about it, almost everything we do or need in some form requires being connected via a website, app or computer platform. We carry most of us smartphones which are smarter than the computer systems that enabled man to land on the moon.  Seriously, just think ...
AI Broke Cybersecurity and Corporate Leadership Still Hasn’t Noticed

AI Broke Cybersecurity and Corporate Leadership Still Hasn’t Noticed

​Code is now being written and shipped faster than most security programs were ever built to withstand. Developers are moving at speed. Product teams are pushing releases earlier. And companies are racing to stay competitive often without fully grasping the risks they’ve just signed up for.Sonali Chaudhuri, Founder of MySmartOps commented,“...Exposing ...
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Australia Urged to Prepare for PQC by 2030 as Readiness Lags

Australia Urged to Prepare for PQC by 2030 as Readiness Lags

New research also finds 78% of organisations see legacy systems as their biggest security risk
Cloud and Unified Security Demand Fuels PMT Growth Across ANZ

Cloud and Unified Security Demand Fuels PMT Growth Across ANZ

Rising demand for cloud-enabled surveillance, operational resilience and integrated security platforms is driving significant growth for PMT Security Systems as organisations across Australia and New Zealand modernise security operations. The company has recently secured a series of major industry awards recognising its growing role in delivering ...
Cowbell Cyberinsurance Appoints Gerry Power as General Manager, Australia

Cowbell Cyberinsurance Appoints Gerry Power as General Manager, Australia

Cowbell has appointed Gerry Power as General Manager, Australia, marking an important step in the company’s expansion in the local market. This newly created role reflects Cowbell’s commitment to building a scaled, broker-focused cyber insurance business in Australia. Gerry will lead market development, distribution strategy and the build-out of local ...
Aon Appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions in Australia

Aon Appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions in Australia

SYDNEY, 18 May 2026 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Quinton Kotze as head of cyber solutions for Aon in Australia. Based in Sydney, Kotze will lead Aon’s cyber solutions capability in Australia, with a focus on shaping and advancing the firm’s cyber risk strategy in close ...
Baidam and AUSCERT Formalise Strategic Cybersecurity Partnership to Strengthen Australia’s Cyber Resilience

Baidam and AUSCERT Formalise Strategic Cybersecurity Partnership to Strengthen Australia’s Cyber Resilience

BRISBANE, QLD – [18th April 2026] – Baidam, a leading First Nations information technology provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AUSCERT, one of Australia's oldest and most trusted not-for-profit cyber emergency response teams based at The University of Queensland (UQ). The partnership aims to uplift Australia's cybersecurity ...
Kate Healy Appointed as New CISO at Avant Mutual

Kate Healy Appointed as New CISO at Avant Mutual

​Avant Mutual has appointed Kate Healy as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Healy recently shared news of the appointment on LinkedIn. “My first month has been an absolute whirlwind, but I am absolutely loving my team and the challenges I'll be solving,” said Healy. She joins the organisation as Avant Mutual continues to build out ...
AI and Phishing-as-a-Service Drive Increase in Email Attacks, Barracuda Reports

AI and Phishing-as-a-Service Drive Increase in Email Attacks, Barracuda Reports

2026 Email Threats Report Finds Attackers Adopting Stealthier Delivery Methods, Underscoring Need for Integrated, Multilayered Email Protection
Akamai Technologies Announces Intent to Acquire LayerX, Advancing Its Workforce Security Strategy with AI Usage Control

Akamai Technologies Announces Intent to Acquire LayerX, Advancing Its Workforce Security Strategy with AI Usage Control

Uniting browser-native controls with Akamai’s Zero Trust and application security portfolio to secure the AI-era workforce
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