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Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards
Data Protection

Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards

Machiavelli's paradox of the mercenary points to the problem of money. However, the spook world has a broader explanation for why people betray their loyalty.

By Joel Hanrahan • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Illumio appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer
Breach Prevention

Illumio appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer

Illumio Inc. appoints industry veteran John Lens as new Chief Revenue Officer in a move that solidifies its position in the cybersecurity realm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM
Breach Prevention

Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Breach Prevention

Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations

UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
ExtraHop reveals financial impact of high-profile data breaches
Breach Prevention

ExtraHop reveals financial impact of high-profile data breaches

Data breaches can cause significant financial damage to public companies, with an average drop in net income of 73%, according to a report by ExtraHop.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Breach Prevention

Data breaches increase almost three times globally

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM
Breach Prevention

Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Certificate expiry in enterprise IT: Putting an end to fear
Breach Prevention

Certificate expiry in enterprise IT: Putting an end to fear

Certificates have become the stealth companion to our online world. But failing to manage them effectively can be more costly than a data breach.

By Armando Decal • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Netpoleon partners Pentera to launch automated security validation
Firewalls

Netpoleon partners Pentera to launch automated security validation

Pentera joins the list of solutions Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace with the security challenges in today's dynamic IT environments.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Cado Security
Cloud Security

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Cado Security

James Campbell, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cado Security, joins us today to tell us more about Cado Security and what they offer for their customers.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4
Platform-as-a-Service

One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4

KnowBe4's annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations' cyber defence layer.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Why you should work with ISO 27001-Certified tech vendors
Data Protection

Why you should work with ISO 27001-Certified tech vendors

In an increasingly interconnected world, organisations that prioritise information security can leverage this to gain a competitive edge.

By Dave Curtis • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021
EduTech

78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021

New research reveals that 78% of global healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response
Data Protection

Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response

Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.

By Michael Jenkins • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential
Breach Prevention

Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential

The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million
IT Automation

Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million

Organisations with extensive use of security AI and automation helped cut data breach costs by INR 95m and reduce breach lifecycles by 153 days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company's story
Firewalls

Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company's story

Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Alarming drop in device encryption in UK companies
Encryption

Alarming drop in device encryption in UK companies

Lack of encryption and loss of devices containing sensitive information responsible for data breaches at more than a third (35%) of organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023