Australian Signals Directorate stories
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.
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.
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.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
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.
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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cloud security
Agentic AI is helping overstretched Australian SOCs fight rising, AI-driven cyber threats by automating legwork while keeping humans in control.
Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.
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.
AC3 achieves PROTECTED IRAP status for Managed Cloud platform
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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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.
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
Is it time to re-think the business browser?
Fri, 30th May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Mon, 19th May 2025
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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.
How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Small and medium Australian businesses face rising data privacy threats, with cybercrime costs averaging AUD$49,600 as regulations tighten on data protection.
Under attack: Exposing upscale hacktivist DDoS tactics
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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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.
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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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.
QuintessenceLabs deploys key appliance in Equinix centres
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
QuintessenceLabs has installed its Trusted Security Foundation appliance in Equinix's Canberra data centre, boosting defences against quantum computing threats.
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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iot security
Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.