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Navigating the Cyber Battlefield: AI-Driven Attacks and Strategies for Defense

Navigating the Cyber Battlefield: AI-Driven Attacks and Strategies for Defense

In the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has marked the advent of a new era defined by both innovation and vulnerability. It’s a ‘double-edged sword’ for cyber security experts: AI holds great promise for enhanced security (improving processes and ensuring fewer gaps in security controls), but it ...
Australia’s New Defence Technology Law: A Strategic Move or a Threat to Global Collaboration?

Australia’s New Defence Technology Law: A Strategic Move or a Threat to Global Collaboration?

Australia is poised to enact a new law that imposes stringent regulations on sharing defence technology with foreign entities, with the notable exception of its AUKUS partners, Britain and the United States. This significant move is designed to align with U.S. export controls on defence technology, a critical component of the AUKUS plan to construct ...
Insights from Cisco Live: What’s Cooking?

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. A ...
Communication Is Key to IT Security

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

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

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 

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

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 ...
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Tenable Announces Intent to Acquire Apex Security to Expand Exposure Management Across the AI Attack Surface

Tenable Announces Intent to Acquire Apex Security to Expand Exposure Management Across the AI Attack Surface

Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, today announced its intent to acquire Apex Security, Inc., an innovator in securing the rapidly expanding AI attack surface. Tenable believes the acquisition, once completed, will strengthen Tenable’s ability to help organizations identify and reduce cyber risk in a world increasingly shaped by ...
Cisco Duo Reimagines Identity Security to Combat AI Era Threats

Cisco Duo Reimagines Identity Security to Combat AI Era Threats

New Duo IAM delivers comprehensive identity security that organizations can trust
CrowdStrike and AARNet Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response to Australia’s Research and Education Sector

CrowdStrike and AARNet Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response to Australia’s Research and Education Sector

Expanded managed services partnership provides 24/7 MDR powered by Falcon’s AI-native technology and elite cyber expertise to stop advanced threats 
AI-Powered Defence at the Edge: Check Point Launches New Branch Office Security Gateways with 4x Faster Threat Prevention Performance

AI-Powered Defence at the Edge: Check Point Launches New Branch Office Security Gateways with 4x Faster Threat Prevention Performance

Optimised for SD-WAN, New Quantum Force Branch Office Firewalls deliver protections against growing attacks on branch offices and superior end user experience
Check Point Accelerates Threat Detection and Response with AI-Powered Security Management for the Modern Enterprise

Check Point Accelerates Threat Detection and Response with AI-Powered Security Management for the Modern Enterprise

Next-generation Smart-1 Management Appliances boost efficiency delivering 2X expansion in managed gateways and AI-powered tools for automation, policy insights, and orchestration
Bitdefender Enhances Global Channel Program for Resellers and Managed Service Providers

Bitdefender Enhances Global Channel Program for Resellers and Managed Service Providers

Bitdefender today announced major enhancements to its Partner Advantage Network – Reselling Channel Partner Program and Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program. The updates are designed to maximise revenue opportunities, streamline partner engagement, and further strengthen support for the channel and MSP community. The program introduces a new ...
SailPoint Research Highlights Rapid AI Agent Adoption, Driving Urgent Need For Evolved Security

SailPoint Research Highlights Rapid AI Agent Adoption, Driving Urgent Need For Evolved Security

SailPoint, Inc. . (Nasdaq: SAIL), a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, today released a new research report titled ‘AI agents: The new attack surface. A global survey of security, IT professionals and executives.’ The report highlights an urgent need for improved identity security as AI agents gain widespread adoption.
69% of Organisations Breached by Ransomware Over Past Year, Delinea Report Finds

69% of Organisations Breached by Ransomware Over Past Year, Delinea Report Finds

AI accelerates both attacks and defences, but critical security gaps persist SYDNEY, May 29, 2025 - Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralised authorisation, has unveiled new research highlighting how ransomware attacks have continued to surge over the past year, despite fewer victims ...
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