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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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PMT Communications welcomes industry veterans as part of expansion

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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PMT Communications, a subsidiary of PMT Security, enlists seasoned industrial veterans for its key executive roles, signalling its strategy towards comprehensive expansion.
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VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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VIAVI Solutions lands a substantial $21.7M grant from the U.S. NTIA to further their Open RAN project, touted to revolutionise the telecom supply chain while fortifying Arizona's burgeoning tech scene.
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AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert

Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
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Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.
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Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.
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Intel's supercomputers earn top spots in global TOP500 list

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Intel adds 23 new systems to the TOP500 list, including 4 in the top 10, featuring Data Centre GPU Max Series and 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors.
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Thales Australia appoints Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC as New Board Chair

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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Thales Australia has appointed Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, former Secretary of Defence and Director-General of ASIO as Chair of its Board.
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Protegrity's new borderless data solution to aid compliance

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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The solution aids global enterprises in navigating an increasingly regulated, fragmented data privacy landscape by enabling data transfers across geographies.
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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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OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
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Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans

Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern refuses to disclose her discussions with major tech companies regarding data centres in New Zealand.
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The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast

Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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Technology is constantly evolving, so in an industry where change and innovation are crucial to surviving, shouldn't workplace diversity be a priority, too?.
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Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC head of government relations

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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Fortinet appoints Nicole Quinn as APAC Head of Government Relations to position the company with key government stakeholders in the cybersecurity debates.
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Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.
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Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns

Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.
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U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.
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THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Tue, 8th May 2018
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The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.
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Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know

Fri, 17th May 2013
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Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.
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U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.