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Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

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Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
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Elastic drops endpoint fees as it adds workflow automation

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Elastic scraps per-endpoint XDR fees and adds native workflow automation in a bid to lower cyber costs and widen security coverage.
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Ping Identity wins PROTECTED IRAP nod in Australia

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Ping Identity secures PROTECTED IRAP assessment for PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, boosting its appeal to Australian public sector buyers.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
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DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
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Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Agentic AI is helping overstretched Australian SOCs fight rising, AI-driven cyber threats by automating legwork while keeping humans in control.
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Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.
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When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
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AC3 achieves PROTECTED IRAP status for Managed Cloud platform

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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AC3's Managed Cloud platform has achieved PROTECTED IRAP status, enhancing secure, compliant cloud services for Australian and New Zealand government and regulated sectors.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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Is it time to re-think the business browser?

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.
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The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
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How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.
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Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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In November 2024, a surge of over 60 DDoS attacks targeted 39 Australian websites, driven by the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) protesting government actions.
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Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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In an exclusive interview, Qualys' MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.
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Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.
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QuintessenceLabs deploys key appliance in Equinix centres

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.
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Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
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Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.