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Protecting Production Lines – Why Now’s The Time For Local Manufacturers To Get Serious About Cybersecurity

Protecting Production Lines – Why Now’s The Time For Local Manufacturers To Get Serious About Cybersecurity

In 2023, Australian manufacturers have much to contend with. Energy costs are surging and the prices of labour and raw materials have also risen, albeit not quite so dramatically, in most instances. Small to medium sized players have been under particular pressure, according to accountancy firm Grant Thornton’s The State of Australian Manufacturing: ...
The Social Responsibility of Data Security

The Social Responsibility of Data Security

Data breaches have become a common occurrence in our modern world. Unfortunately, many companies and individuals still don't take data security seriously. While most people recognize that a data breach could lead to financial loss, the potential consequences go far beyond dollars and cents. Data breaches can affect real people, including friends, ...
Soczilla Roadshow Launches in Australia and New Zealand

Soczilla Roadshow Launches in Australia and New Zealand

Recently, Palo Alto Networks launched their Cortex XSIAM platform across Australia and New Zealand. I attended to learn first hand about their capability at the place of the launch event, Palace Central in Sydney. The event kicked off with some drinks and entertainment followed by the session which was in a theatre lead by various members of the ...
BeyondTrust Releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 and Beyond

BeyondTrust Releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 and Beyond

BeyondTrust experts forecast future threat vectors most likely to affect organizsations worldwide in the New Year. Top cybersecurity threats include the evolution of the AI threat, Exploit mapping for ransomware, and the death of dedicated apps.
The Security Threat Posed by ‘Zombie’ APIs

The Security Threat Posed by ‘Zombie’ APIs

Zombies have been a mainstay of the horror movie genre for many years, both delighting and terrifying loyal fans. However, while they might be appreciated on the big screen, they’re much less welcome when it comes to the security of application programming interfaces (APIs). The challenge of ‘zombie APIs’ was highlighted in the recent State of API ...
AUKUS: Transforming Security Through Technology Sharing and Cybersecurity

AUKUS: Transforming Security Through Technology Sharing and Cybersecurity

The realm of international security is constantly evolving, and strategic alliances play a crucial role in shaping the defence landscape. A notable addition to this landscape is the AUKUS partnership, an innovative trilateral security alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Critical Infrastructure and IoT

Critical Infrastructure and IoT

The term ‘critical infrastructure’ was first used to refer to public works such as transportation infrastructure and public utilities. The term includes sectors such as health care, energy & utilities, telecommunications, and most recently, an argument for various manufacturers – particularly germane is the example of Personal Protective Equipment ...
Data Centres and Digital Assets

Data Centres and Digital Assets

INTRODUCTION While the Internet of Things is rapidly gaining traction around the world, it's critical to remember one factor that is critical to the technology's existence and how, without it, the entire system could implode. Naturally, we’re referring to data. By 2025, it is anticipated that there will be over 65 billion active IoT devices ...
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Rapid7 Puts Agentic AI To Work In The SOC, Empowering Analysts To Investigate Smarter And Faster

Rapid7 Puts Agentic AI To Work In The SOC, Empowering Analysts To Investigate Smarter And Faster

Rapid7 has announced the integration of agentic AI workflows into its MDR services to support threat investigation processes within Security Operations Centres (SOCs). These AI-driven workflows autonomously handle foundational investigative tasks, enabling analysts to focus on more complex threats and strategic decision-making.
Palo Alto Networks’ State Of Generative AI Report Finds 890% Surge In Generative AI Traffic, Raising New Security Challenges For Asia-Pacific And Japan Enterprises

Palo Alto Networks’ State Of Generative AI Report Finds 890% Surge In Generative AI Traffic, Raising New Security Challenges For Asia-Pacific And Japan Enterprises

Palo Alto Networks, the world's leading AI cybersecurity company, released its State of Generative AI 2025 report, which reveals a staggering 890% surge in Generative AI (GenAI) traffic in 2024 driven by the rapid adoption of GenAI tools in enterprise environments. While AI growth offers significant productivity benefits, the report warns that ...
Excite Announces Contract Win With DOHA For $676,000

Excite Announces Contract Win With DOHA For $676,000

Excite Technology Services Limited has secured contracts with the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) via its wholly owned subsidiary CBIT Pty Limited to deliver advanced IT software solutions that will enhance DOHA's national digital forensics and investigative capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence Is Making Cybercrime Quieter And Quicker: Fortinet Survey Reveals Up To Three Times Surge In Artificial Intelligence-Powered Threats Across Australia

Artificial Intelligence Is Making Cybercrime Quieter And Quicker: Fortinet Survey Reveals Up To Three Times Surge In Artificial Intelligence-Powered Threats Across Australia

Detection gaps widen as artificial intelligence-fuelled attacks reshape cybersecurity in the region  June 24, 2025 – Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has announced the findings of a new IDC survey that reveals a sharp escalation in both the volume and sophistication of cyber threats ...
Darktrace Bolsters APJ Senior Leadership Team With Promotion Of Abhi Abhyankar To Head Of Partnerships, Alliances & Channel

Darktrace Bolsters APJ Senior Leadership Team With Promotion Of Abhi Abhyankar To Head Of Partnerships, Alliances & Channel

Darktrace, a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, is pleased to announce the promotion of Abhi Abhyankar (Abhi) to Head of Partnerships, Alliances & Channels for the Asia-Pacific and Japan region (APJ). Based in Sydney, Australia, Abhi will spearhead the expansion of Darktrace’s partner ecosystem to grow lasting relationships with its partners ...
New Research Finds 51% Of Spam Emails Are Now Generated Through AI, Not Humans

New Research Finds 51% Of Spam Emails Are Now Generated Through AI, Not Humans

Half the spam in your inbox is generated by AI – its use in advanced attacks is at an earlier stage Cyber attackers are leveraging the power of AI to boost their chances of success in email-based attacks. AI tools can help them to develop and launch more attacks, more frequently, and to make these attacks more evasive, convincing and targeted. But to ...
Oracle Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Defense Ecosystem To Redefine National Security Innovation

Oracle Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Defense Ecosystem To Redefine National Security Innovation

New industry coalition gives defense technology innovators unprecedented access to national security delivery channels
Fastly Appoints Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan to Accelerate Growth Across the Region

Fastly Appoints Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan to Accelerate Growth Across the Region

SINGAPORE/SYDNEY - June 19, 2025 - Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today announced the appointment of Nicola Gerber as Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). This new hire underscores Fastly’s commitment to expanding its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital regions, aligning with its global ...
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