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BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos's platform with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP system.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
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Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.
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Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.
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Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.
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Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.
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Trustwave launches new Microsoft Security Accelerators

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Trustwave has unveiled two new Microsoft Security Accelerators designed to enhance security maturity and reveal cost-saving opportunities for businesses.
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Palo Alto forecasts AI-driven cyber threats in APAC 2025

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Palo Alto Networks forecasts a pivotal 2025 for APAC cybersecurity, spotlighting AI integration and rising threats from deepfakes and quantum computing.
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IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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As IT and OT systems merge, cybersecurity leaders face urgent challenges managing risks across both domains to ensure operational safety and data security.
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Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
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Foodstuffs South Island wins top customer innovator award

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Foodstuffs South Island has been honoured with Trend Micro's Customer Innovator Award for its advanced integration of cybersecurity into digital strategies.
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Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new report from ExtraHop reveals data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million, highlighting the severe financial impact on stock prices.
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BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.
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Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.
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Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.
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ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.
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Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.
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99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.
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CyberGrape partners with MyCISO to enhance security services

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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CyberGrape partners with Australian MyCISO to streamline cybersecurity for New Zealand SMBs, offering enhanced global standards and streamlined GRC services.