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Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience
Storage

Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience

Commvault appoints Martin Gittins as VP and Mark Molyneux as Field CTO to enhance cyber resilience across North Europe amid rising threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds
Phishing

Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds

A report reveals 60% of UK and US cybersecurity leaders find third-party supply chain risks overwhelming amid rising breaches and operational impacts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise
Data Protection

SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer
Customer Experience

Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
OpenText launches CE 25.4 to boost secure AI readiness & compliance
Document Management

OpenText launches CE 25.4 to boost secure AI readiness & compliance

OpenText has launched Cloud Editions 25.4 to enhance AI readiness, secure data management, and compliance for businesses adopting artificial intelligence.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps
Cloud Security

Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses
Ransomware

Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%
Storage

NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%

The National Cyber Security Centre warns China among top cyber threats as UK sees a 50% rise in major cyber-attacks, with serious incidents nearly every two days.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key
Ransomware

UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services
DevOps

LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services

LevelBlue has agreed to acquire Cybereason, enhancing its cybersecurity services with expanded detection, response, and global reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT
Firewalls

Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT

Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Canadian firms face AI skills, legacy tech & cyber threats
Private Cloud

Canadian firms face AI skills, legacy tech & cyber threats

Canadian businesses face rising cyber threats and AI skills shortages amid challenges from legacy technology, hindering their digital transformation efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know

Cyber threats surge with 31% more vulnerabilities in 2024; CIOs urged to prioritise human-centric strategies and AI-driven defences for stronger cybersecurity.

By Rory Reynolds • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Agricultural Technology

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks: Preventable or par for the course?
Firewalls

Cyberattacks: Preventable or par for the course?

Recent cyberattacks have disrupted firms like M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, highlighting urgent need for widespread adoption of Zero Trust cybersecurity strategies.

By John Linford • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025