Business Continuity stories - Page 31

Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.

A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.

Many Australian organisations can mark down 2024 as the year that IT resilience was elevated from a technology to a whole-of-business and whole-of-customer-journey conversation.

AUSCERT has launched a new Tabletop Exercise Service to help organisations across Australia enhance their cyber incident readiness and response capabilities.

Easy365Manager Freemium launches to safeguard small businesses from critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers, supporting up to 25 users at no cost.

In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.

IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.

Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, bringing notable experience from Workday and Dell EMC to enhance cyber resilience.

NetApp strengthens cybersecurity with AI-driven ransomware protection, validated by SE Labs. Enhancements include autonomous snapshots and updated BlueXP for robust data defence.

Lenovo teams up with SentinelOne to integrate AI-driven Singularity Platform security in new and existing devices, enhancing cyber resilience globally.

Hibbett has adopted the Cequence Unified API Protection platform to bolster its security, enhancing automated threat detection and API management across its operations.

Rubrik has teamed up with Cisco to bolster cyber resilience, integrating with Cisco XDR to help enterprises combat data attacks and ensure business continuity.

A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.

Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.

The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.