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UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

SentinelOne, renowned for its AI-powered security, is celebrated as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology, embodying trust and inclusivity.

Tecala, an Australian IT service provider, lands a spot in Great Place to Work's list of Best Workplaces in Technology for 2024.

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

Stephen Khan, veteran cybersecurity professional, is to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at Infosecurity Europe 2024 for his exemplary contributions to the industry.

Cybersecurity firm Trellix strengthens its APJ strategy with the appointment of cloud industry veteran Neville Vincent as senior vice president, enhancing its sales strategy and domain expertise.

Cybersecurity giant, Trustwave, announces the appointment of Keith Ibarguen as Senior VP of Engineering, tasked with leading product development and driving innovation based on his 25-year industry track-record.

Epicor appoints industry veteran Steve O'Keeffe as new Regional Vice President for the UK&I, tasked with driving sales and go-to-market strategies.

Postgraduate provider academyEX bolsters commitment to Māori students, appointing Kura Te Ua and Lewis Tapene as Academic Advisors to forge culturally-aligned support and develop Te Ao Māori strategy.

ServiceNow fortifies its leadership in Australia and New Zealand as it welcomes esteemed IT professionals Barry Dietrich and David Thodey AO, aimed at promoting customer success and enhancing company culture.

Dennis Woodside takes the reins as CEO of Freshworks, succeeding company founder Girish Mathrubootham who becomes Executive Chairman, guiding the firm to its next chapter of global growth.

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

The Sir John Monash Foundation is now inviting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering Australia's brightest talents the chance to study internationally and develop into future global leaders.

UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

Majority of IT decision-makers lacking resources and expertise to implement DMARC email authentication protocol prefer outsourcing.

Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.

While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.

In a major move, Encompass Corporation has appointed Stuart Barnard, an experienced finance executive known for his work with start-ups and scale-ups, as its first CFO.