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Unveiling the Future of Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Cisco’s Jeetu Patel

In a recent Cisco Live session in Melbourne, Cisco's Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer, shed light on the company's significant announcements and the profound advancements in the field of cybersecurity. Patel's insights underscore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionising security, carving a ...
A Legal Take On The Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2030

A Legal Take On The Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2030

The Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2030 (the Strategy) is Australia's blueprint for cyber-safety by 2030, with three horizons to get there. The Action Plan for the first horizon (2023-2025) sets the foundations for the rest of the strategy to follow, and unsurprisingly includes a lot of legal and regulatory elements to support horizons two and three. For ...
Battling Cyber Scams: Traditional Algorithms Won’t Cut it

Battling Cyber Scams: Traditional Algorithms Won’t Cut it

Australians have experienced a surge in scams, with losses amounting to a staggering $3.1 billion in the past year alone. From a cybersecurity perspective, traditional anti-fraud analytics won’t stem the rising tide of scams. FICO's Vaile Mexted shares five key considerations for the finance sector as it faces an urgent imperative to fortify defences ...
Building Bridges: Developing Cybersecurity Skills And Elevating Talent

Building Bridges: Developing Cybersecurity Skills And Elevating Talent

The cybersecurity sector is at a crossroads, grappling with what can only be described as an existential crisis. The gap in cybersecurity skills has grown to alarming proportions with Australia boasting a shortage of 25,000 to 30,000 cybersecurity professionals in 2022. The escalating complexity of cyber threats, showcased by the 95% increase in ...
Legal Privilege – For Cyber Incidents

Legal Privilege – For Cyber Incidents

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the telecommunications company Optus by former and current customers whose personal information was exposed in a data breach. The lawsuit, representing millions of customers, alleges that Optus failed to protect customer information, breached privacy and telecommunication laws, and did not take proper steps ...
2024 Cybersecurity Predictions from CyberArk

2024 Cybersecurity Predictions from CyberArk

Over 2023, we’ve seen what I like to call the ‘verticalisation of cybersecurity’ taking effect, in that cybersecurity has finally taken centre stage in business discussions. cybersecurity’s impact on business is now recognised across all industries. It has become both a business concern and a disruptive force and has consequently become an integral ...
2024 Cybersecurity Predictions by Qualys

2024 Cybersecurity Predictions by Qualys

Reflecting on the past year, we've witnessed a notable transformation in how organisations perceive and prioritise their cybersecurity strategies, largely driven by evolving perspectives on its significance, impact and value it has from a business perspective, compounded by the influence of government-led legislations that emphasize compliance. ...
A Skills Shortage Should Not Define An Organisation’s Cybersecurity Posture

A Skills Shortage Should Not Define An Organisation’s Cybersecurity Posture

Australia remains in the midst of a skills shortage, with slow hiring conditions occurring across the nation. Topping the most desired positions are cybersecurity professionals, according to recruiter Hays’ Salary Guide. With the increasing significance cybersecurity has within organisations this doesn’t come as a surprise, however business leaders ...
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In The News

Shopify Simplifies Its PCI Compliance to Meet New Mandatory Demands

Shopify Simplifies Its PCI Compliance to Meet New Mandatory Demands

The new requirements include stricter card field protection, regular security assessments, detailed records, and faster response times
CrowdStrike Announces New Distribution Agreement with Dicker Data to Meet Rising Cybersecurity Demand Across Australia & New Zealand

CrowdStrike Announces New Distribution Agreement with Dicker Data to Meet Rising Cybersecurity Demand Across Australia & New Zealand

Dicker Data chooses CrowdStrike to meet partner demand for the Falcon platform; CrowdStrike most requested cybersecurity solution in ANZ
Fortinet Expands Its OT Security Platform to Strengthen Protection for Critical Infrastructure

Fortinet Expands Its OT Security Platform to Strengthen Protection for Critical Infrastructure

Updates to the industry’s most comprehensive Operational Technology Security Platform include enhanced visibility, segmentation, and secure connectivity 
Genetec Honours ANZ 2024 Partner Success With Regional Awards Announced At Bali ElevatePRO Conference

Genetec Honours ANZ 2024 Partner Success With Regional Awards Announced At Bali ElevatePRO Conference

Sydney, – March 12, 2025 –  Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, has announced the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards at the company’s regional ElevatePRO'25 Asia-Pacific conference held in Bali, Indonesia. In celebrating another year of growth and excellence, the event attracted almost 60 ...
Budget Overruns and Security Concerns Persist for Cloud Storage, Finds Wasabi Report

Budget Overruns and Security Concerns Persist for Cloud Storage, Finds Wasabi Report

Findings from the third annual Wasabi Global Cloud Storage Index reveal enterprises across Asia Pacific, including Japan, Australia and New Zealand, continue to experience budget overruns due to cloud storage fees. In fact, 49% of end-user cloud storage spending goes to fees for storage and networking, rather than actual storage used. The Wasabi Global ...
Exabeam Named Triple Winner in 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Exabeam Named Triple Winner in 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Exabeam Secures Top Honors in SIEM, AI Security Solution, and Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company in 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
NinjaOne Announces New Capabilities to Improve Digital Employee Experience and Productivity

NinjaOne Announces New Capabilities to Improve Digital Employee Experience and Productivity

NinjaOne has announced expanded capabilities to help IT teams improve users’ experiences with their devices. The new use cases include self-service workflows, end-user dashboards, and user-centric automations to make organisations and their employees more efficient and productive. IT leaders are increasingly focusing not only on improving how they ...
CrowdStrike Fuels Partner Growth and Profitability with Expanded Accelerate Partner Program

CrowdStrike Fuels Partner Growth and Profitability with Expanded Accelerate Partner Program

New incentives, tools, training and resources make it easier for partners to consolidate cybersecurity on the Falcon platform, driving larger deals and superior customer outcomes
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