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UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds
Unified Communications

UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds

New Elastic study reveals nearly all (99%) UK IT decision makers believe generative AI can drive significant organisational change, despite concerns around privacy, security and regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers
Hyperscale

Coalition integrates cyber risk platform with top cloud services providers

Coalition is integrating its cyber risk management platform, Coalition Control, with major cloud services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services to offer enhanced cybersecurity and risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator
Data Protection

Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity measures by integrating a user-friendly passphrase generator into their Web Vault system, increasing the level of protection against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Breach Prevention

Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M

Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Malware

Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
CyberArk emphasises identity safety on Identity Management Day
CyberArk

CyberArk emphasises identity safety on Identity Management Day

As Identity Management Day approaches, CyberArk's Andrew Slavkovic highlights the rising necessity of secure digital identities amid a growing cybersecurity threat targeting both human and machine identities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ

ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent

Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
Firewalls

Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service

Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments
Digital Transformation

Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments

Zscaler ramps up investment in ANZ with triumvirate of leadership hires, set to bolster growth and enhance cloud security amidst increasing threat evolution.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Fortinet celebrates partners' achievements at Australia awards 2023
Unified Communications

Fortinet celebrates partners' achievements at Australia awards 2023

Fortinet honours its Australian partners for exceptional cybersecurity advancements, applauding their efforts in helping customers transition safely from traditional network structures.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Radware to provide advanced DDoS protection for Asian tax authority
Firewalls

Radware to provide advanced DDoS protection for Asian tax authority

Cybersecurity firm Radware clinches a contract to deliver advanced DDoS protection to an unmentioned Asian tax authority, in an aim to uphold national economic interests and fortify tech infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders
Data Privacy

Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders

There's a worrying communication gap between C-suite execs and cybersecurity leaders, despite agreement on the importance of cybersecurity risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023
Malware

Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023

Southeast Asia saw nearly 43 million cyber threats to businesses in 2023, with Singapore's incidents surging by 67% YoY, according to Kaspersky.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Ransomware

Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study

Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
Firewalls

How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware

Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024