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Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Phishing

Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.

By Jeremy Fuchs • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate
Data Protection

TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate

TELUS launches AI-powered Email Protection Service Advanced, boasting a 99.7% phishing catch rate and support for major collaboration platforms like Microsoft 365.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI
Firewalls

Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI

Check Point and Wiz launch a global, integrated cloud security solution combining real-time AI detection and prevention to tackle growing risks in dynamic environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific

Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Endpoint Protection

Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Check Point Software earns spot on TIME's best companies list
Human Capital Management

Check Point Software earns spot on TIME's best companies list

Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Brett Theiss appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Check Point
Cloud Security

Brett Theiss appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Check Point

Check Point has named Brett Theiss as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global growth and enhance brand strategy amid evolving cyber security challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access
Firewalls

Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis
Firewalls

Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis

Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for AI-driven threat prevention and unified security management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Check Point named Leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid firewall report
Firewalls

Check Point named Leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid firewall report

Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for innovation and robust multi-environment security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance
Unified Communications

Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance

Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth
Customer Experience

Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth

Keith Bird joins KnowBe4 as Executive Vice President to drive international growth across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm

Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts
Hyperscale

GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts

GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 global experts from 90+ countries to discuss digital trust, AI, and cybersecurity innovation in October.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Check Point launches local cloud security for Aussie compliance
Virtualisation

Check Point launches local cloud security for Aussie compliance

Check Point launches Australia-based cloud security for Harmony SASE and CloudGuard WAF, ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and boosting performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
Firewalls

Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Malware

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025