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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Malware

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
Ransomware

Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access

Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025
Cloud Security

SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025

SentinelOne has been recognised as the top vendor on the Frost Radar: Endpoint Security 2025, leading both the Growth and Innovation indices with its AI-driven solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security
Digital Transformation

CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Ransomware

AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk

A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
Digital Transformation

Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change

Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
Cybersecurity

SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost

SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Identities over intrusions: Identity Management Day sparks new considerations
Data Protection

Identities over intrusions: Identity Management Day sparks new considerations

On Identity Management Day, experts warn that modern cyber threats now exploit identity flaws, urging organisations to adopt adaptive, zero trust strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Identity-first approach urged in cybersecurity strategies
Data Protection

Identity-first approach urged in cybersecurity strategies

As cyber threats evolve, experts urge a shift to identity-first security strategies, focusing on robust identity management to combat rising credential theft.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
Data Protection

Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future

As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
CyberArk's browser achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
Software-as-a-Service

CyberArk's browser achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance

CyberArk's Secure Browser has proudly achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, underscoring its commitment to the highest security standards in protecting customer data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Firewalls

Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day

As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
SailPoint unveils AI suite to boost identity security ops
Cybersecurity

SailPoint unveils AI suite to boost identity security ops

SailPoint has launched its AI suite, Harbor Pilot, aimed at revolutionising identity security operations with automated tasks and enhanced management for AI agents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Security stories

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Saviynt appoints Varma as India & SAARC Managing Director
Firewalls

Saviynt appoints Varma as India & SAARC Managing Director

Saviynt has appointed Nitin Varma as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for India and SAARC, reinforcing its commitment to identity security solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025