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When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge
Multi-factor authentication

When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
Ransomware

Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience

NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Ransomware

Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience
Privileged Access Management

Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience

Experts stress that identity security and unified data visibility are crucial to boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI and machine identity risks in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Ransomware

Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers

Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Firewalls

SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty

SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Ready on paper, not in practice: The incident response gap in Australian organisations
Ransomware

Ready on paper, not in practice: The incident response gap in Australian organisations

Despite 97% of Australian firms having cyber incident plans, 76% faced major disruptions last year, revealing a gap between readiness on paper and in action.

By Gerry Sillars • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally

OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study
Human Capital Management

Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber insurance stories

Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations
Risk & Compliance

Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations

Coalition has named Trent Nihill as General Manager to drive growth in its Australian cyber insurance sector, leveraging his 15 years of specialist experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Acronis & CyberCert partner to streamline SMB cybersecurity
Endpoint Protection

Acronis & CyberCert partner to streamline SMB cybersecurity

Acronis teams up with CyberCert to help Australian MSPs streamline SMB cybersecurity certification via a unified platform meeting SMB1001 standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats
Data Protection

Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats

Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Omada launches Cloud Gateway to boost hybrid identity security
Virtualisation

Omada launches Cloud Gateway to boost hybrid identity security

Omada launches Cloud Application Gateway to extend identity governance across hybrid IT, boosting security without firewall changes or custom integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI-driven cyber attacks & scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms face surge in AI-driven cyber attacks & scams

Australian firms face escalating AI-driven cyber attacks and supply chain risks, challenging traditional defences in Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia

Coalition has launched incident response operations in Australia, appointing Praneil Kumar to lead local cybersecurity efforts and support businesses against digital threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs
Risk & Compliance

Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs

Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025