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FireMon hires ex-Skybox leaders to boost global expansion
Firewalls

FireMon hires ex-Skybox leaders to boost global expansion

FireMon appoints four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost expansion across EMEA, APAC, and North America in network security policy management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy
Security Information and Event Management

Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy

Okta has appointed Swan Chin Yeo to lead its sales and go-to-market strategy in ASEAN, aiming to boost growth across the Asia Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Collaboration gaps threaten security, Skybox Security report finds
Unified Communications

Collaboration gaps threaten security, Skybox Security report finds

Skybox Security's latest report exposes a stark gap between the perceived and actual collaboration of network and security teams, with potential risks heightened by AI threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Skybox Security appoints Netpoleon as its ANZ distributor
Partner Programmes

Skybox Security appoints Netpoleon as its ANZ distributor

Skybox Security, a global leader in Security Posture Management, has appointed Netpoleon as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2022
OT vulnerabilities grew significantly in 2021 — report
Cybersecurity

OT vulnerabilities grew significantly in 2021 — report

Skybox Security's latest research reveals a 46% increase in new vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) devices, putting critical infrastructure at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch

New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA
Supply Chain

Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA

Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an 'accelerated global expansion' following a surge in customer demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
On the front line: Perspectives from women in the tech industry
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

On the front line: Perspectives from women in the tech industry

October 8 marked Ada Lovelace Day, a memorial for the first computer programmer. But it was a lot more than celebrating one woman's achievements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
Skybox Security launches update to simplify hybrid cloud risk management
Hybrid Cloud

Skybox Security launches update to simplify hybrid cloud risk management

Intelligent automation brings harmony and efficiency to multi-vendor environments, integrating data and yielding contextual insight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Two years on: Have organisations learnt from WannaCry?
Malware

Two years on: Have organisations learnt from WannaCry?

This month marks a special anniversary – two years since one of the world's most destructive pieces of ransomware ever caused chaos.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Cloud Security

OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox

Skybox Security's 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Skybox expands APAC footprint with new channel partners in Australia
Multi-cloud

Skybox expands APAC footprint with new channel partners in Australia

In addition to new partnerships, Skybox has recently appointed a new regional sales director for Australia and South Pacific, Tom Castell.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?
Firewalls

It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?
Malware

NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?

Following the fiasco caused by the WannaCry ransomware attack nearly a year ago, NHS has bolstered its defences with a big investment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

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Skybox Security study reveals network management challenges
Network Infrastructure

Skybox Security study reveals network management challenges

A Skybox Security study reveals that network professionals waste nearly half their workweek on manual tasks, raising concerns over compliance and security risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024