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UK, Ireland lag on quantum-safe crypto as certs shrink

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UK and Ireland firms trail global peers on post-quantum crypto prep as key, certificate woes mount and budgets constrain defences.
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NETSCOUT boosts observability with Wi-Fi 7, SSL tools

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NETSCOUT equips nGeniusONE and Edge Sensors with Wi-Fi 7 and deeper SSL/TLS visibility to tackle remote-site blind spots and expiry risks.
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Legacy PKI blamed for outages & rising security risk

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Legacy PKI and manual certificate management are driving outages and security exploits as machine identities surge, CyberArk research warns.
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Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches

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Legacy PKI and manual certificate management leave APAC firms exposed to outages, cyber risks and compliance failures, CyberArk warns.
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AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
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Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Saviynt has launched AI-powered tools to simplify identity management, securing applications and governing human and non-human identities in enterprises.
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Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.
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Insider threats: Protecting what matters most from within

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Insider threats cost organisations USD $17.4 million annually; Gallagher Security urges a people-first approach to protect assets from within.
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Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.
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UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.
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Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.
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New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
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Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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As National Insider Threat Awareness Month unfolds, experts warn of rising risks from employees, urging firms to adopt stricter security measures to combat evolving threats.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.
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Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
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Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks

Fri, 17th May 2024
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More than half of global organisations faced software supply chain attacks this year, with many struggling for months to respond, a new Synopsys report reveals.