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ExtraHop launches suite of AI tools on RevealX platform
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ExtraHop has introduced a suite of AI tools to bolster its RevealX platform, aiming to speed up threat detection, automate security operations centre workflows and reduce analyst fatigue.
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Dragos & CrowdStrike expand partnership to tackle cyber threats
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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Dragos and CrowdStrike broaden their cybersecurity partnership to enhance industrial threat detection and response.
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Dragos, CrowdStrike enhance OT cybersecurity amid rising threats
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cybersecurity
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crowdstrike
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OT cybersecurity firm Dragos boosts its partnership with CrowdStrike, integrating its tech into the CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
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Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats
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Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.
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Appdome unveils MobileEDR solution for improved enterprise mobile security
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Appdome unveils pioneering MobileEDR with Threat-EKG, a solution to bolster security in BYOD policies, offering businesses improved visibility, control and reliability for their mobile apps.
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Illumio partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Illumio brings its Zero Trust Segmentation to the Wiz Integrations platform in a new partnership, strengthening cloud security and improving threat detection and vulnerability management.
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There is no zero trust without network visibility
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malware
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As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.
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Illumio & Wiz partner to boost cloud security resilience
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Illumio teams up with cloud security provider Wiz, employing their joint platforms to enhance cyber resilience while streamlining vulnerability management.
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Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos
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firewall
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encryption
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network security
Ransomware attacks on Australian businesses drop by 14%, yet the financial fallout escalates, with average ransom payments seeing a staggering 297% surge.
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Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
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advanced persistent threat protection
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application security
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breach prevention
Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.
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Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.
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Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
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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.
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Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
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cyber threats
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.
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KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
KnowBe4 plans to acquire Egress, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform to effectively manage human risk amid increasing email security threats.
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SentinelOne implements AI security tech at Australian insurer EML
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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SentinelOne extends its reach to Australia through the successful deployment of threat detection solution Singularity at insurance specialist Employers Mutual Limited.
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BeyondTrust's 2024 report reveals top Microsoft vulnerabilities
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust's 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report shows Elevation of Privilege (EoP) dominating the vulnerability class for a fourth year.
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Former Google Cloud VP Jeff Reed joins Vectra AI as Chief Product Officer
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Vectra AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, bolsters its C-suite by appointing former Google Cloud VP of Product, Jeff Reed, as Chief Product Officer amidst strategic growth and the pioneering launch of industry-first open MXDR service, Vectra MXDR.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
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network infrastructure
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dark web
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Rapid7 announces UK & Ireland winners of 2024 Partner Awards
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 reveals Softcat, Integrity360 and Saepio Solutions as standout winners in its 2024 Partner Awards, lauding their proactive collaboration in enhancing customer cyber security.
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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
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advanced persistent threat protection
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26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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SentinelOne announces Purple AI for enhanced cybersecurity efficiency
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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SentinelOne introduces Purple AI, an AI-driven security platform transforming natural language into structured queries, aimed at increasing enterprise cybersecurity efficiency.
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Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.
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UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds
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cloud services
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New Elastic study reveals nearly all (99%) UK IT decision makers believe generative AI can drive significant organisational change, despite concerns around privacy, security and regulation.
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Gigamon holds 63% share in booming deep observability market
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Gigamon leads the deep observability market, accounting for a 63% share and 61% growth in 2023, thanks to its network monitoring pipeline.