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BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security
Data Protection

BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security

BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy
Virtualisation

Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy

Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
Smart Cities

Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth
Firewalls

Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Saviynt unveils partner accreditation to boost cloud delivery
Identity and Access Management

Saviynt unveils partner accreditation to boost cloud delivery

Saviynt has introduced its Partner Delivery Excellence Program to recognise and certify partners skilled in implementing its Identity Cloud for improved customer outcomes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025
Cybersecurity

Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025

Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows Server 2025, helping firms spot privilege escalation risks before a patch is released.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Physical Security

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Ransomware

AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Data Protection

AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows

A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
Data Protection

ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
EduTech

AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector

AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Security stories

CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security

CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
Digital Transformation

BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth

BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
Digital Transformation

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow

More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia
Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data

Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th 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
Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities
Digital Transformation

Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities

Saviynt has expanded its platform to secure all organisational identities, including non-human ones like bots and credentials, amid rising AI adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025