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Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
Data Protection

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches

Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Shadow IT stories

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
Firewalls

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new AI & cloud tools for cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike unveils new AI & cloud tools for cyber defence

CrowdStrike enhances its Falcon platform with new AI and cloud security tools, offering real-time protection across AI models, data, identities and SaaS environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?
Cloud Access Security Broker

So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?

High-profile breaches on apps like Signal highlight the urgent need for user-friendly, secure file sharing to protect sensitive data in government and industry.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today
Cloud Security

The right approach in controlling the Shadow SaaS sprawl today

Organisations now utilise nearly 500 SaaS applications on average, with less than half formally approved by IT, highlighting significant Shadow SaaS management issues.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Digital Transformation

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

By Chase Doelling • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA
Cloud Access Security Broker

Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA

Omada has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft, integrating its identity governance system with Microsoft Entra AI to enhance user experience and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Countering the security threat from within
Phishing

Countering the security threat from within

Internal security threats, both malicious and accidental, are rising concerns for organisations, necessitating robust measures to protect sensitive data.

By Curtis Raams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Stretching the SOC's ability to cover more threats
Semiconductors

Stretching the SOC's ability to cover more threats

Recent research highlights a disconnect in the Asia Pacific, as over one-third of organisations reported significant security incidents due to resource constraints.

By Gareth Cox • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Extreme Networks introduces advanced ZTNA security features
Software-as-a-Service

Extreme Networks introduces advanced ZTNA security features

Extreme Networks has unveiled new features in its ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, enhancing network access management and security for hybrid work environments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO
Firewalls

Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO

Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
DevOps

UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?
Internet of Things

EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What's the difference?

As organisations navigate a growing digital landscape, understanding the differences between external attack surface management and vulnerability management is crucial.

By Outpost24 • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies
Phishing

Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies

As remote work evolves, organisations must adapt to new cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands, warns Apricorn's Jon Fielding.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024