Australian Signals Directorate stories
Elastic drops endpoint fees as it adds workflow automation
Last month
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
Elastic scraps per-endpoint XDR fees and adds native workflow automation in a bid to lower cyber costs and widen security coverage.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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okta
The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.
Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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thales
Post-Quantum Cryptography is redefining digital security, with new NIST standards challenging organisations to adopt quantum-resistant solutions.
Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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edutech
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mfa
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phishing
Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Report reveals reliance on memory-unsafe languages in OSS projects
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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fbi
A new cybersecurity report reveals that 52% of critical open-source projects rely on memory-unsafe programming languages, posing significant security risks.
World Backup Day underscores importance of Australian data protection
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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cloud security
World Backup Day (March 31) underscores the vital need for Aussies and businesses to consider rigorous data protection in light of increasing cyber threats, according to Pete Murray, Managing Director ANZ at Veritas Technologies.
ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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devops
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martech
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commerce systems
The Australian Signals Directorate has revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model, lowering the bar for organisations and amplifying phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication requirements to fortify cyber breach prevention.
Tenable Solutions passes IRAP assessment for optimal cyber security
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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acsc
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critical infrastructure
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australian signals directorate
Tenable Solutions successfully passes a PROTECTED level IRAP assessment, reinforcing its commitment to top cyber security standards.
Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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siem
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Exabeam has successfully passed an IRAP assessment at the Protected level for its Security Operations Platform in Australia.
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
Adobe Sign completes Australian IRAP security assessment
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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martech
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adobe
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australian signals directorate
Adobe Sign secures IRAP certification, ensuring high levels of information security for digital and e-signatures.