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CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa for enhanced security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa for enhanced security

CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa to enhance real-time threat detection and remediation for digital workspaces, addressing hybrid work complexities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity
Unified Communications

CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity

CrowdStrike and Fortinet have joined forces to enhance cybersecurity, integrating their leading protection solutions for improved threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats
Application Security

Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats

Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
It's time for API edge security
DevOps

It's time for API edge security

As API reliance surges, the need for specialised edge security becomes paramount, challenging traditional CDNs ill-equipped for dynamic API threats.

By Ivan Novikov • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
SentinelOne & AWS expand collaboration for AI security
Data Protection

SentinelOne & AWS expand collaboration for AI security

SentinelOne has extended its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions through its Purple AI analyst and Singularity Platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
Data Analytics

Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls

Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX
Ransomware

ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX

ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth
Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Why legacy SIEM tools have failed security teams
Security Information and Event Management

Why legacy SIEM tools have failed security teams

Legacy SIEM tools are failing modern security teams, hampered by complexity and costs while eCrime breakout times drop to just 62 minutes.

By Fabio Fratucello • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Juniper Networks unveils Secure AI-Native Edge solution
Software-as-a-Service

Juniper Networks unveils Secure AI-Native Edge solution

Juniper Networks has launched its Secure AI-Native Edge solution, enhancing network security operations with a unified platform for threat detection and response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Contrast Security appoints Faya Peng as ADR division GM
Security Information and Event Management

Contrast Security appoints Faya Peng as ADR division GM

Contrast Security has appointed Faya Peng as General Manager of its rapidly growing Application Detection and Response division, enhancing its cybersecurity strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update
Network Infrastructure

Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update

Progress has announced a major update to its Flowmon platform, integrating IP Address Indexing for up to tenfold faster network activity searches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Proofpoint achieves IRAP certification for email security
Data Protection

Proofpoint achieves IRAP certification for email security

Proofpoint has achieved IRAP certification for its email protection services, ensuring compliance with Australian government security standards amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
Firewalls

Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat

Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Cythera earns ISO 27001 & upgrades cybersecurity services
Data Protection

Cythera earns ISO 27001 & upgrades cybersecurity services

Melbourne-based Cythera has achieved ISO 27001 certification and enhanced its Managed Detection and Response service to boost cybersecurity for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024