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Cloudflare & Booz Allen unite to bolster cyber attack response
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Cloudflare partners with Booz Allen Hamilton to boost cyber incident response with 'Under Attack as a Service' (UAaaS), providing a novel 30-day rapid DDoS mitigation solution to enterprises.
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TeKnowledge launch signals new era for global digital services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
TeKnowledge, a global tech company formed by Cytek Security, Tek Experts, and Elev8, launched on 9th April 2024, evolving digital transformation services.
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Darktrace shifts to proactive AI strategy to combat rising cyber threats
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microsoft teams
In response to rising AI-driven cyber threats, Darktrace is repositioning to a platform-based strategy aimed at better equipping businesses to anticipate and counter these advanced cyber attacks.
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Oracle launches AI-powered platform to combat money laundering
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compliance
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money laundering
Oracle unveils AI-powered Finance Services Compliance Agent to help banks combat a predicted $5.05tn in money laundering in 2024, through enhanced transaction monitoring and risk-control efficiency.
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Optic Security Group bags double win at 2024 New Zealand OSPAs
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auckland
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security industry
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critical infrastructure
Optic Security Group sees double victory at the 2024 OSPAs, with Isaac Taingahue and Lee Ashton scooping ‘Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director’ and ‘Outstanding Security Consultant’ respectively.
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DTEX Systems bolsters insider risk management with Mandiant partnership
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
DTEX Systems bolsters its insider risk management capabilities via a new partnership with Mandiant, a Google Cloud player, aimed at enhancing cyber defences and mitigating insider threats.
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CyberArk emphasises identity safety on Identity Management Day
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data security
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.
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Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ivanti
Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.
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Unstoppable Domains joins GlobalBlock for enhanced brand protection
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data protection
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web development
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cybersecurity
The Brand Safety Alliance's new GlobalBlock service will include Unstoppable Domains to extend domain blocking protections, countering brand impersonation and IP hijacking on Web3 extensions.
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Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
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managed services
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
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Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
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advanced persistent threat protection
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transparency
Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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Data-stealing malware affects nearly 10m devices in 2023
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social media
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kaspersky
Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.
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Evolution of data backups: a crucial facet in the digital age
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cloud services
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ibm
Data backups are a vital task for IT teams worldwide to ensure business continuity, and failure to have robust data backup protocols could be devastating.
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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.
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Vawlt launches revolutionary upgrade to data storage solution
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data protection
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storage
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cybersecurity
Vawlt's 3.0 Supercloud Solution revolutionises data storage with enhanced cybersecurity, multi-cloud efficiency, and measures for data protection.
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CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud for precision threat detection
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big data
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Tel Aviv-based CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to develop a precision-guided detection engine, enhancing security threat identification through advanced machine learning.
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Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights
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malware
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soc
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ai
Picus Security unveils Picus Numi AI, a generative AI security analyst that aids security teams in risk-based decision making and offers detailed insights on security validation assessments.
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Rapid7 honours partners with 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Rapid7 announces winners of its 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards, highlighting importance of collaboration for cyber security amidst increasing threats.
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Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.
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How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
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firewall
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contact centre
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malware
New forms of cyber risks emerge as attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation, endangering the integrity of trusted systems and customer interactions.
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CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to boost cybersecurity, aiming to enhance threat detection and response times using machine learning.
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Exclusive: Logicalis Australia highlights CIOs stance on AI
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managed services
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
In an exclusive discussion, Logicalis Australia's CEO, Anthony Woodward, discloses the company's ambitions in AI innovation, highlighting the rising trend of AI adoption among Australian CIOs.
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SolarWinds marks 25 years with IT evolution survey insights
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ai
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cybersecurity
To mark its 25th anniversary, IT management software provider SolarWinds releases its IT Evolution Survey, exploring tech transformation over the past quarter-century, with AI tipped to shape the next.