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How can small and medium businesses safeguard against rising data privacy threats?
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data protection
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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.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
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The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today
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cloud security
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casb
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sase
Organisations now utilise nearly 500 SaaS applications on average, with less than half formally approved by IT, highlighting significant Shadow SaaS management issues.
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CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.
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OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update
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cybersecurity
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opentext
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productivity
OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.
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MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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inventory management systems
Middlebank Consulting Group has expanded its partnership with Netstock to enhance supply chain resilience and optimise inventory management in Australia and New Zealand.
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Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
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saas
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mfa
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fintech
Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.
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Datadog unveils new tools for better Google Cloud insights
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Datadog has unveiled new observability tools for Google Cloud, enhancing monitoring for BigQuery, Gemini, and Vertex AI to optimise data management.
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Google Cloud enhances database services with AI features
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sql server
Google Cloud has unveiled significant enhancements to its database services, integrating AI features to streamline developer experiences and improve data management.
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Vertex AI unveils tools for multi-agent ecosystem development
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Vertex AI has unveiled new features to strengthen enterprise multi-agent ecosystems, promising simpler development and enhanced integration for AI systems.
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Google introduces comprehensive new security platform
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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Google has launched Google Unified Security, an integrated platform designed to improve organisational security via enhanced threat detection and proactive measures.
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Quantum computing threat demands urgent CISO action plan
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encryption
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to traditional encryption systems, urging Chief Information Security Officers to modernise their strategies for future resilience.
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AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
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AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data privacy
Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.
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New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
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hcm
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ai
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microsoft
Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
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HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
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storage
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data protection
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ai
Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Constraints drive Australian firms to private cloud solutions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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cloud storage
As Australian businesses confront rising tariffs and fluctuating cloud costs, many are exploring private cloud solutions like Synology Drive to enhance data security and reduce dependence.
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HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its HPE Aruba Networking Central product, introducing new deployment options for enhanced data sovereignty and network reliability.