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Sitehop slashes costs with high-speed in-house encryption testing
Encryption

Sitehop slashes costs with high-speed in-house encryption testing

Sitehop cuts costs and speeds up encryption testing by bringing ultra-low latency hardware validation in-house with a new 100Gbps platform, ending costly overseas tests.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks
Software-as-a-Service

IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks

IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
Digital Transformation

European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation

67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

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Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness
Digital Transformation

Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness

Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.

By Melvin Hipolito • 8 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge
Firewalls

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk
DevOps

SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
Firewalls

Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025
DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025
Encryption

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
Encryption

Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption
Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence
Data Protection

Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence

Commvault enhances data defence with new quantum-resilient encryption, helping customers protect sensitive information against future quantum threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
Encryption

Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat

A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
Private Cloud

Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security

Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
Encryption

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift
Data Protection

Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift

Over half of firms in the US, UK and Germany are progressing towards post-quantum cryptography migration amid rising quantum computing threats by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

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