The Ultimate Guide to Zero Trust Security
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Zero Trust Security.
What to know about Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security represents a modern approach to cybersecurity that assumes no inherent trust exists within or outside an organisation's network. Every access request must be verified continuously, ensuring strict identity verification and least-privilege access to protect data and infrastructure.
The latest developments in Zero Trust Security show its expanding role across multiple technologies, including identity and access management, privileged access controls, endpoint protection, and cloud security platforms. Organisations are adopting Zero Trust frameworks to address challenges like remote work vulnerabilities, ransomware threats, and complex hybrid IT environments.
By exploring the stories tagged with Zero Trust Security, readers can understand how this security model integrates innovations like multi-factor authentication, AI-powered threat detection, and secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. These insights are valuable for IT professionals, security leaders, and businesses aiming to enhance resilience against evolving cyber threats in a digital-first world.
Australian Zero Trust Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Staff could soon lose access to Wi-Fi, VPNs and APIs as public certificate authorities stop issuing login certificates and the free ones expire in October.
UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul
The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.
Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer
The hire underlines Ledger's push into institutional digital asset security as AI-driven attacks and tokenised assets raise the stakes for breaches.
Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance
Only 24% of IT leaders feel highly confident about tackling mainframe vulnerabilities next year, as new AI and quantum risks mount.
Australian CISOs face rising AI risk duties at Proofpoint
Australian security chiefs are facing heavier AI oversight as breach costs climb and most say staff use of generative tools could expose data.
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Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Zero Trust Security
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
More budget, more breaches: The ROI problem Asia Pacific can no longer ignore
DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
Featured News
AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
Expert Columns
Cybersecurity is operating on the wrong clock
Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk
Beyond the campus perimeter: Why university cyber defence hinges on identity security
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Mathspace Breach Exposes 1 Million Students, Parents, and Teachers
Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Zero Trust Security News
Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne
The update gives Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Cisco Duo users faster containment and clearer evidence as identity attacks rise.
Cloudbrink launches OnGuard to unify enterprise security
Enterprises could cut security sprawl as the platform extends one policy framework to users, devices and machines before login.
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.
AI agents top insider risk concern for security chiefs
Surveyed firms are struggling to spot when autonomous tools stray from approved tasks, as 48% of security leaders now rank them as their biggest insider threat.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.
Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ
Mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand can now buy round-the-clock threat monitoring as AI adoption widens security gaps.
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.
Google Cloud expands session controls with 16-hour default
Administrators can now target shorter reauthentication windows to privileged users and specific apps as Google Cloud rolls out its new 16-hour default.
Delinea joins Anthropic project to test identity security
It could expose faults in software that governs access to sensitive systems, with no customer data included in the AI-led testing.
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security
Enterprise IT teams could gain simpler, tighter-protected remote workspaces as the tie-up aims to cut gateway layers and improve resilience.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
Certificate failures cost Australian firms over USD $250,000
Expired or mismanaged certificates are now causing outages for many Australian firms, with nearly a tenth reporting losses above USD $250,000.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
Only 2% trust AI-ready cyber recovery, survey finds
Australian firms face rising cyber risk, with 80% hit in the past year and only 2% confident their recovery plans can withstand frontier AI threats.
Containment 'Essential' for cyber resilience in the model driven era
Australian firms could face faster breaches as model-driven attackers shrink exploit times to hours, making containment and zero trust vital.
Okta expands identity governance & access security
Security teams face tighter control over cloud and AI access as Okta adds automation to cut manual reviews and curb credential abuse.
