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Stories by Matt Caffrey

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Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats
Last month
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With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.
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Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Email threats are evolving, with phishing attacks becoming faster and more sophisticated. Latest data shows conversation hijacking up 70% since 2022.
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Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Australian companies face a rising tide of cybercrime, with 47% hit by attacks last year, costing an average of AUD $4.1 million in damages and disruptions.
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The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
Fri, 17th May 2024
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digital transformation
Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.
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How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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application security
While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
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How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.
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Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company’s story
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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data protection
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Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.