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Solving the Skills Shortage by Looking Within

Solving the Skills Shortage by Looking Within

Of all the challenges currently facing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), one of the most significant is attracting and retaining new talent. This is because demand is far outstripping supply.
DigiCert Study: Preparing for a Safe Post-Quantum Computing Future in APAC

DigiCert Study: Preparing for a Safe Post-Quantum Computing Future in APAC

IT leaders in APAC are sounding the alarm about the need to invest now in quantum-safe transition planning; lack of clear ownership, budget or executive support are obstacles in path to preparation.
Four steps organisations can take to improve cybersecurity awareness

Four steps organisations can take to improve cybersecurity awareness

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time for businesses to review and strengthen their online defences. In just the second half of 2022, there was a significant 26 per cent rise in notifiable data breaches, with 497 reported incidents, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Five common challenges with securing cloud-based applications

Five common challenges with securing cloud-based applications

The number of cloud applications has grown in parallel with the high rate of cloud adoption among Australian businesses over the past couple of years.
The overlap between physical and digital security – how to get smart with compliance

The overlap between physical and digital security – how to get smart with compliance

Government reforms, such as the recent review of the Privacy Act that proposes significant changes to data is collected, stored, used and disposed of has put all organisations on notice. And while the focus often falls on personal identifiable information (PII), the scope of the current legislation and proposed changes impacts the collection of ...
Espionage Fuels Global Cyberattacks

Espionage Fuels Global Cyberattacks

In the past year cyberattacks have touched 120 countries, fueled by government-sponsored spying and with influence operations (IO) also rising.
Cybersecurity Incidents Are Now Full-Scale Crisis Management

Cybersecurity Incidents Are Now Full-Scale Crisis Management

Cybersecurity incidents have typically been viewed through a technical lens.
Research: A Deep Dive into Stream-Jacking Attacks on YouTube

Research: A Deep Dive into Stream-Jacking Attacks on YouTube

Bitdefender has released new research highlighting a rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks.
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New Research Shows ANZ Security Leaders Are Optimistic about AI Agents, But Trust and Compliance Are Key

New Research Shows ANZ Security Leaders Are Optimistic about AI Agents, But Trust and Compliance Are Key

IT security leaders across ANZ expect AI agents to be beneficial, yet most see significant readiness gaps in deploying proper safeguards As AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats increase, 75 per cent of Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) IT security leaders recognise their security practices need transformation. New data from the latest ...
CrowdStrike Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

CrowdStrike Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

• Ending ARR surpasses $4.4 billion, adding $194 million in net new ARR • Delivers strong Falcon Flex deal momentum with accounts exceeding $3.2 billion in total deal value, growing more than 6x year-over-year • Achieves record cash flow from operations of $384 million and robust free cash flow of $279 million • Announces share repurchase authorization ...
Ip.Glass Supports Major Infrastructure Transformation At Hornsby Shire Council With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Solution

Ip.Glass Supports Major Infrastructure Transformation At Hornsby Shire Council With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Solution

June 04, 2025 – Ip.Glass, a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity and networking services, has successfully delivered a complete network transformation for Hornsby Shire Council using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN and SD-Branch solutions. The project represents a significant step forward in the Council’s strategy to improve connectivity, enhance ...
Nintex Survey Finds Australian IT Leaders Embrace AI as SaaS Sprawl Undermines Productivity

Nintex Survey Finds Australian IT Leaders Embrace AI as SaaS Sprawl Undermines Productivity

Melbourne, Australia – June 5, 2025 – Australian mid-market organisations are contending with a growing software sprawl crisis, with 49% juggling between 51 and 200 SaaS tools, and half adding a new tool every two to four weeks. To overcome this, Australians are turning to AI, with 92% deploying AI to detect redundant apps, automate integrations, and ...
Optus Announces Appointment Of New Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus Announces Appointment Of New Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus has today announced the appointment of Pieter van der Merwe who will be joining Optus as Chief Security & Risk Officer. Optus CEO Stephen Rue said in a message to all employees that the appointment would enable the company to further strengthen and protect the security of Optus and its customers. Pieter is currently the Chief Security ...
Fastly Research: Commerce Industry Attacks Double As Bots Represent More Than One-Third Of All Traffic

Fastly Research: Commerce Industry Attacks Double As Bots Represent More Than One-Third Of All Traffic

Sydney, 4 June 2025 -  Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today released its Q1 2025 Threat Insights Report, providing an overview of security trends, attack vectors and threat activity across the application security landscape. The report reveals that the commerce industry’s attack volume doubled from 15% in Q1 2024 to ...
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Kyndryl launch Cyber Resilience Program Following Successful Pilot for Not-for-profits

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Kyndryl launch Cyber Resilience Program Following Successful Pilot for Not-for-profits

Kyndryl Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kyndryl, and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have announced the successful conclusion of the Cyber Resilience Program pilot. This marks a major milestone in its partnership to build cybersecurity skills in Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector. Following the success of the pilot that provided ...
Barracuda Launches AI Cybersecurity Platform BarracudaONE And New Research On Security Tool Sprawl

Barracuda Launches AI Cybersecurity Platform BarracudaONE And New Research On Security Tool Sprawl

Introducing the BarracudaONE™ AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform Global Survey Finds Security Tool Sprawl Driving Cyber Risk and Overwhelming IT Teams, with 67% of Australian Professionals Managing Too Many Tools SYDNEY, Australia, 4 June, 2025 — Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex ...
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