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Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports

Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks
Malware

Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks

More than half of global organisations faced software supply chain attacks this year, with many struggling for months to respond, a new Synopsys report reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Digital Transformation

Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare

In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare faces staff shortages, cyber threats, and budget constraints, making robust, secure networks essential for top-tier medical care.

By Carmelo Calafiore • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Generative AI

'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks

Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
BackBox introduces Network Vulnerability Manager for organised risk assessment
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BackBox introduces Network Vulnerability Manager for organised risk assessment

BackBox launches Network Vulnerability Manager, a tool for automated risk assessment and efficient remediation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies concerns IT leaders
Digital Transformation

Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies concerns IT leaders

Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies leaves global IT leaders feeling vulnerable, especially in the APAC region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Cato Networks extends ZTNA capabilities to include on-premises
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cato Networks extends ZTNA capabilities to include on-premises

A critical way to stop insider threats is by ensuring that users and IT administrators only have access to the necessary resources.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk
Data Protection

Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) naturally plays a big role as organisations need to make sure they have the right security solutions.

By James Cook • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Ponemon Institute study investigates challenges and opps of PKI
Internet of Things

Ponemon Institute study investigates challenges and opps of PKI

The study found that regulatory landscape and newer use cases such as cloud-based services and IoT that are driving the adoption of PKI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Insider threats cannot be eliminated but zero-trust can limit the damage
Data Protection

Insider threats cannot be eliminated but zero-trust can limit the damage

According to a Ponemon Institute study conducted, insider threats have increased in both frequency and cost over the past two years.

By Alex Lei • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
Email revealed to be riskiest channel for data loss
Email Security

Email revealed to be riskiest channel for data loss

More than half (60%) of organisations experienced data loss or exfiltration caused by an employee mistake on email in the last 12 months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies
Cybersecurity

Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies

Organizations are hindered by a cultural divide between IT and OT teams, preventing a unified cybersecurity strategy, a report from Dragos has found.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Malware

Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds

Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report
Malware

The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report

Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveal that the cost of phishing attacks has almost quadrupled, with US companies losing an average of $14.8m annually.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Cloud account takeovers present serious security risk to enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud account takeovers present serious security risk to enterprises

Cloud account compromises cost organisations millions of pounds a year, according to a new study by Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey
Passwordless

'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey

The report found expectation and reality are often misaligned when it comes to the implementation of desirable security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

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New report finds Australia lagging behind with encryption strategies
Encryption

New report finds Australia lagging behind with encryption strategies

Australia falls behind global average in enterprise-wide encryption strategies, according to new study by Entrust.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022