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Oracle Hard Launches Into Its AI Era

Oracle Hard Launches Into Its AI Era

Oracle’s definitely in its AI era. A select group of companies have raced to build humongous models, funnelling fortunes into training complex neural networks. AI is sounding a little more like humans nowadays and less like robots with multimodal models that parallel the human brain, dividing sight, language, and classification across their digital ...
Why “Explain PQC Like I’m 5” Misses the Point

Why “Explain PQC Like I’m 5” Misses the Point

Quantum Computers = Magic, Apparently ​After spending the past couple of years talking with boards, executives, and CISOs, from lunch-and-learns to national security workshops, I’ve learned something interesting about how people approach Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Everyone agrees it’s important. Everyone nods when you say “harvest now, decrypt ...
Why US Government Innovation Might Surprise You, According to Oracle’s Vice President

Why US Government Innovation Might Surprise You, According to Oracle’s Vice President

It’s easy to not associate the US Government with innovation. The word ‘bureaucracy’ is often associated with Government combining images of endless paperwork and red tape. However, during a recent conversation at Oracle AI World, in Las Vegas with Rand Waldron, Vice President at Oracle, it became clear that this stereotype is a misconception and we ...
How Ransomware Economics Drives the Global Cybercrime Industry

How Ransomware Economics Drives the Global Cybercrime Industry

Introduction Cybercrime has matured into a highly structured global economy, rivalling legitimate industries in sophistication and profitability. The World Economic Forum projects that cybercrime will cost the global economy $10.5 trillion in 2025, effectively making it one of the largest economies in the world. (1) Ransomware is a key growth driver ...
AI Governance in the Age of Relentless Adoption

AI Governance in the Age of Relentless Adoption

AI is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how we work, how decisions are made, and how organisations operate. The pace of adoption is relentless. In many organisations, AI is embedded into workflows even when no formal policy or governance exists. This gap between adoption and oversight is one of the most pressing issues in technology ...
Why Australia’s AI Ambitions Depend on Smarter Networks

Why Australia’s AI Ambitions Depend on Smarter Networks

Australia’s ambition to be a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is clear—from sovereign AI strategies to booming enterprise deployment. But underneath the promise lies a pressing energy challenge. Data centres already account for approximately 5% of Australia’s electricity supply today, and according to reports could consume as much as 8% by ...
Decrypting the Future: Why Post-Quantum Security Must Start Today

Decrypting the Future: Why Post-Quantum Security Must Start Today

Introduction Australia is standing at the edge of a technological shift that could redefine cyber resilience. With quantum computing on the horizon, the very foundations of data security are under threat. While this technology promises enormous advances in areas like medical research, logistics and AI, it also has the potential to break the ...
Ransomware Protection Advisory: From Cisco Flaws to SonicWall Breaches

Ransomware Protection Advisory: From Cisco Flaws to SonicWall Breaches

“Please wait, your document is loading.” That’s the message victims saw right before their systems got hijacked. Behind that digital curtain, crypto miners and information stealers worked stealthily to infiltrate networks, exfiltrate sensitive data, and plant persistent malware. In the latest ColorTokens Threat Advisory, we tracked how threat ...
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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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