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Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management
Data Protection

Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively
Firewalls

A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively

A Managed Protection Service Suite helps MSPs scale their businesses efficiently while enhancing security and customer service for SMB clients.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles
Semiconductors

Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles

Arctic Wolf has doubled its ANZ partner network, naming REDD, CSW-IT, and Ethan Global as 2025 Partner of the Year award recipients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty
Software-as-a-Service

SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty

SonicWall launches a cybersecurity suite for MSPs featuring next-gen firewalls, cloud-native platform, managed services and a cyber warranty up to USD $2 million.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Data Protection

The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation

Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.

By Jamie Humphrey • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
Software-as-a-Service

Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
DevOps

Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting

Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Unified Security platform at Next 25
Data Protection

Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Unified Security platform at Next 25

Google Cloud has unveiled Gus, an AI-driven Unified Security platform, at Next 25, aimed at helping security teams tackle evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

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Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs
Risk & Compliance

Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs

Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
Firewalls

Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs

Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
Cloud Security

Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia

Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Ransomware

Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs

Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar
Phishing

Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar

A CyberArk report reveals Australian firms face rising cyber risk as machine identities outnumber humans 79 to 1, yet many remain unsecured amid lagging priorities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Cyber Threat Insure launches new model for MSPs in Aust
Ransomware

Cyber Threat Insure launches new model for MSPs in Aust

Cyber Threat Insure unveils a pioneering cyber liability insurance model for Managed Service Providers, with IT First Responder as its inaugural partner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025