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The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand
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The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand

The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine
Firewalls

Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine

Sophos appoints Joe Levy as CEO, solidifying leadership with Jim Dildine as CFO, aiming to fortify midmarket cybersecurity and drive global growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks
Ransomware

Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks

Kaspersky's 2023 report reveals ransomware now accounts for a third of all cyber incidents, with a 71% rise in known victims and sophisticated attacks on key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Expel unveils tailored cyber security offerings for diverse needs
Semiconductors

Expel unveils tailored cyber security offerings for diverse needs

Expel introduces bespoke and scalable managed detection and response (MDR) offerings to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of modern organisations, with enhanced remediation capabilities and broadened support for SIEM solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
CrowdStrike & TCS unite for AI-driven cybersecurity revolution
Semiconductors

CrowdStrike & TCS unite for AI-driven cybersecurity revolution

Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike embarks on strategic partnership with India's largest software provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), to deliver AI-powered Security Operations Centre transformation reinforcing enterprise security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Endpoint Protection

ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs

ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Kaseya 365 launch set to shake up IT management industry
Endpoint Protection

Kaseya 365 launch set to shake up IT management industry

Kaseya launches its innovative subscription service Kaseya 365, set to significantly enhance the operation and profitability of managed service providers.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
Firewalls

Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations

Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
ThreatLocker raises USD $115m for global expansion of Zero Trust security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ThreatLocker raises USD $115m for global expansion of Zero Trust security

Cybersecurity giant ThreatLocker has secured a USD $115 million funding boost, led by General Atlantic, to expand its Zero Trust security features worldwide and combat cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs

In an AI-driven security boost, global cybersecurity solution provider Smarttech247 aligns with SentinelOne to deliver top-notch managed detection and response services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud for precision threat detection
Data Analytics

CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud for precision threat detection

Tel Aviv-based CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to develop a precision-guided detection engine, enhancing security threat identification through advanced machine learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
Firewalls

Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service

Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation

CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to boost cybersecurity, aiming to enhance threat detection and response times using machine learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel
Cybersecurity

Cat Starkey named as new CTO of cybersecurity firm Expel

Expel's new CTO, Cat Starkey, former VP of engineering, is set to foster growth and innovation, utilising her extensive SaaS expertise to steer the firm's technical strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024