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Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

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Cynomi unveils practical go-to-market academy to help managed service providers package, price and sell cybersecurity services more effectively.
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Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

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Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.
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Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

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Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.
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KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile

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KnowBe4 wins top G2 rankings and multiple awards as chief executive officer Bryan Palma hails growth in cyber, workplace and brand appeal.
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Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

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Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.
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Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

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Cloudflare and WatchGuard urge organisations to rethink cloud defences as rising identity attacks, AI risks and quantum threats expose weak spots.
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Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

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Australian firms urged to tighten cloud defences as Zscaler and Reolink warn AI agents and connected cameras are widening cyber risk.
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Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

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Secure.com urges Chief Information Security Officers to use AI for alert triage and threat detection, but keep human judgement in the loop.
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CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce

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CyberPath launches national consultation as Kate Jones takes the chair, aiming to define career pathways and standards for Australia's cyber workforce.
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Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets

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Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.
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SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%

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SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
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Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

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Mercury Security opens controller app platform to approved developers, with partner software bringing edge integrations and stricter security checks.
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Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

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Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.
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CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises

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CMTG expands data backup and recovery push as cyber risk, ransomware and tougher regulation drive businesses to prioritise resilience over storage.
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Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance

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Geneva Association says cyber insurance can help firms tackle rising threats, but warns take-up remains low and SMEs are underusing cover's prevention services.
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The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

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CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
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Blackwired & ARMIS International forge cyber alliance

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Blackwired and ARMIS International team up to offer pre-emptive cyber defence for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients.
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Cork Cyber launches AI tool to catch MSP blind spots

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Cork Cyber adds AI-powered asset analysis to help MSPs spot security gaps, zombie records and wasted licences across crowded tool stacks.
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Australian boards pressured to rush AI despite risks

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Australian boards and executives feel growing pressure to back AI projects despite security gaps, as new TrendAI research finds governance trailing adoption.
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Adaptiva launches Aida AI adviser for endpoint teams

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Adaptiva debuts Aida AI adviser to help IT and security teams query vast endpoint estates in plain English and speed up exposure management.