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Insights from Cisco Live: What’s Cooking?
The recent Cisco Live event in Melbourne 2023, provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss the critical cybersecurity challenges facing our industry. The noted event included prominent figures from Cisco and other industry experts, shedding light on the complexities, innovations, and pressing issues within the cybersecurity sphere.
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Communication Is Key to IT Security
The growing scope and severity of cyber threats targeting Australian businesses this past year has put a spotlight on the need for greater security measures. With more attention and support, now is the time for companies of all sizes to bolster their preparedness against emerging threats – and opening up internal dialogues across the business will be ...
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Partnerships in the Cybersecurity Industry
Partnerships play a vital role in meeting customer demands and driving success for organisations. In a recent episode of the KBKast podcast, host Karissa Breen sat down with Raj Sharma, from Palo Alto Networks, to discuss the importance of strategic partnerships and the changing dynamics of the reseller ecosystem. From the rise of direct ...
The Growing Need For Company Board Directors And Non-Executive Directors To Play A Proactive Role In Cybersecurity
Following a spate of high-profile cyber-attacks, the Federal Government has set a target for Australia to become the most cyber secure nation by 2030. However, according to Apple, Australia is one of the top four countries for cyber-attacks - behind the US, the UK and Canada. With the government playing an increasingly proactive, and prominent role in ...
Robust Physical Security Includes Strong Data Privacy
Physical security and data privacy used to co-exist in parallel. But now physical security has evolved away from analogue technologies, towards modern digital infrastructure. At the same time, governments and citizens have become increasingly concerned about privacy implications.
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Cybersecurity Industry – Strategies for Success
Introduction
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the cybersecurity industry. In this article, we will delve into the dynamics of M&A within the cybersecurity sector, exploring both successful and unsuccessful instances. Additionally, we will provide insights for start-up and mid-market businesses ...
The New Ransomware Threat Targeting Global Institutions
The British Library falls victim to Rhysida, a ransomware group employing a "double extortion" tactic. With global ambitions and sophisticated techniques, Rhysida poses a significant threat to institutions worldwide. The rise of ransomware payments and cybercriminal sophistication is cause for concern. Stay tuned for more on Rhysida in our upcoming ...
Future of Work Predictions 2024
With 2024 around the corner, Sunny Bedi, CIO and CDO at Snowflake, has developed his future of work predictions for next year.
Prediction: AI Will Be Your Best Work Buddy
One of the most exciting ideas for workplace productivity is the deployment of AI assistants that help employees become — and continue to be — efficient and effective. For example, ...
In The News
Wavelink and Swimlane announce partnership and distribution agreement to enhance cybersecurity operations
May 21, 2024 — Wavelink, a leader in providing enterprise solutions to the channel, has announced a strategic partnership and distribution agreement for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region with Swimlane, the leader in automation for entire security organisations. Through this partnership, Wavelink will distribute Swimlane’s artificial ...
Superloop Wins Expanded Multi-million-dollar Business Contract as Ixom Signs on to 2028
Superloop designed, deployed and manages a high availability global network with best of breed enterprise security services for Ixom across more than locations 40. Superloop services are dual internet services connected to Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma SD-WAN. The Superloop service is powered by Palo Alto Networks’ Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) ...
Rapid7 Releases Attack Intelligence Report Examining High-Impact Attacks and Vulnerability Data Trends
Rapid7 has released its 2024 Attack Intelligence Report, which provides expert insights and guidance that security practitioners can use to better understand and anticipate modern cyber threats. The research underpinning the Attack Intelligence Report is based on more than 1,500 curated vulnerability and exploit data points; analysis of 180-plus ...
CyberArk Supercharges Identity Security Platform with CyberArk® CORATM AI
New AI capabilities translate vast numbers of identity-centric data points into actionable insights to make organisations more secure, efficient and effective.
CyberArk Extends Identity Security Platform with New Capabilities for Securing Every User
Enhancements across platform boost security, efficiency and customer experience
Arctic Wolf 2024 Trends Report Reveals 70% Of Businesses Targeted By Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks
Majority of business leaders view ransomware as top concern as demands increase, accelerating cyber insurance adoption
Australian Businesses Are Betting On AI In The Face of Customer Churn
Ninety-seven percent of Australian businesses are looking to AI for enhanced customer experience despite 95% still harbouring fears over the technology, Genesys research reveals.
Report: 99% Of Australian Organisations Had Two or More Identity-Related Breaches in the Past Year
Australia ranks second most breached nation surveyed for occurrences of credentials theft, 3rd party and supply chain breaches, as digital transformation shared as most likely cause of breach, ahead of geo-political/state actors
99% of Australian organisations expect negative impact from using AI powered tools on cybersecurity in the next year
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