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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.
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Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.
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Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.
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Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
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Semperis achieves USD $100M in annual recurring revenue

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Semperis has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting its rapid growth in the UK cybersecurity market.
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BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.
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Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.
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Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here’s what to do about it

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.
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NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.
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Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.
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Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.
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Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board

Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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Former NSA Director Michael Rogers joins Duality Technologies as advisor for privacy-preserving data collaboration in public and private sectors.
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Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia as CEO of Mandiant

Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant and cybersecurity expert, to its board and forms a Security Advisory Council to advise on emerging threats.
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Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying

Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei’s role in 5G development.