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Security Is An Arms Race, and The Bad Guys Are Two Steps Ahead

Security Is An Arms Race, and The Bad Guys Are Two Steps Ahead

Cloud environments are a notorious ransomware attack hot spot. It’s a calculated strategy on the part of the cybercriminals. As the old adage goes, ‘follow the money’, and that’s exactly what they’re doing. Predictions suggest cloud infrastructure spend will reach over US$135 billion in 2026, accounting for over 67 per cent of total compute and ...
The Challenges of Underfunding Data Teams: How Data Drives AI and Security

The Challenges of Underfunding Data Teams: How Data Drives AI and Security

This article delves into the critical role of data teams in supporting AI and security initiatives within organisations. It highlights the challenges that arise from underfunding these teams, emphasising the importance of data quality, governance, and management. The piece explores the imbalance in budget allocation, potential risks, and inefficiencies ...
Google’s Acquisition of Wiz Signals a Shift in Cloud Security

Google’s Acquisition of Wiz Signals a Shift in Cloud Security

The cloud security landscape is facing a seismic shift. With Google’s recent acquisition of Wiz, one of the industry’s most prominent cloud security providers, many in the industry are considering the implications of cloud providers also serving as vendors. Organisations operating in multi-cloud and hybrid environments must carefully evaluate how these ...
Super Fund Hacks: Are We Seeing Warning Signs or the Full Crisis?

Super Fund Hacks: Are We Seeing Warning Signs or the Full Crisis?

Australia faces another significant cybersecurity breach, this time targeting superannuation funds managing trillions in retirement savings. This attack highlights a severe erosion of public trust and underscores the gap between Australia's ambitious cybersecurity goals and actual readiness. Discover how lax security protocols, regulatory shortcomings, ...
Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Vet to Vendor Visionary

Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Vet to Vendor Visionary

Tech giant, Microsoft, is heavily focused on building long-term trust with customers and re-establishing how cybersecurity leaders engage with the company. Mick Dunne, Chief Security Adviser for Asia Pacific at Microsoft, shared insights into the newly established Customer Security Officer (CSO) team, a strategic initiative. Dunne, who transitioned ...
How Organisations Can Achieve Secure-By-Design By 2030

How Organisations Can Achieve Secure-By-Design By 2030

Secure-by-design is no longer a futuristic ideal - it is an imperative for organisations aiming to fortify their cybersecurity defences by 2030. Achieving this transformation requires leadership commitment, developer education, and a shift in corporate culture.
Teachers Need to Focus on Teaching – AI’s Role in Classrooms

Teachers Need to Focus on Teaching – AI’s Role in Classrooms

At the Microsoft AI Tour 2024, Leigh Williams, Chief Information Officer and IT Executive at Brisbane Catholic Education, shared her opinion on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the education arena. From reducing administrative burdens on teachers to enabling hyper-personalised learning, AI is assisting the way students engage with their ...
AI is No Longer an Option – It’s Essential According to the AFP

AI is No Longer an Option – It’s Essential According to the AFP

Introduction The Australian Federal Police (AFP) shared at the Microsoft AI Tour 2024, how artificial intelligence (AI) is remoulding crime prevention, particularly in handling large amounts of data and countering cyber threats. Ben Lamont, Chief Data Officer at AFP, and Helen Schneider, leader of the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation ...
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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 ...
NinjaOne Completes Acquisition of SaaS Backup and Data Protection Leader Dropsuite

NinjaOne Completes Acquisition of SaaS Backup and Data Protection Leader Dropsuite

NinjaOne, the automated endpoint management platform, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Dropsuite for approximately $270 million USD to help organisations reclaim lost productivity and reduce the risk of ransomware. With the addition of Dropsuite, NinjaOne customers can unify endpoint, server, and SaaS application backup use cases, ...
KBKast Podcast Partners with Vanta as First Exclusive Sponsor

KBKast Podcast Partners with Vanta as First Exclusive Sponsor

Sydney, Australia, June 03, 2025 - KBI.Media is proud to announce a landmark partnership between KBKast, the flagship security podcast for leadership, and Vanta, the leading trust management platform. With well over 300 interviews to date, KBKast welcomes Vanta as its first-ever exclusive sponsor - a major milestone that underscores the podcast’s ...
Fortinet Appoints Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand

Fortinet Appoints Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand

Nicole Henry will drive strategic engagement and cybersecurity policy leadership across the region, reinforcing Fortinet’s commitment to advancing cyber resilience and safeguarding critical infrastructure 
Genetec Enhances AutoVu Cloudrunner With New Mapping Tools For Faster Investigations

Genetec Enhances AutoVu Cloudrunner With New Mapping Tools For Faster Investigations

Powerful new visualisation tools help law enforcement and security professionals analyse vehicle data with greater accuracy and efficiency.
JFrog Appoints Sunny Rao as Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Innovation Across the Region

JFrog Appoints Sunny Rao as Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Innovation Across the Region

SYDNEY – 30 May 2025 — JFrog Ltd. (“JFrog”) (NASDAQ: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, today announced Sunny Rao has joined the company as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Asia Pacific (APAC) sales. Reporting directly to JFrog’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Tali Notman, Rao will ...
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 ...
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