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Heritage Lifecare looks to SSS for around the clock cybersecurity services
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phishing
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threat intelligence
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Heritage Lifecare, one of New Zealand’s largest aged care providers, has secured continual cybersecurity protection with SSS IT Security Specialists, relieving its fear of off-hours cyberattacks.
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Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education
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network security
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soc
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physical security
Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to provide free cybersecurity education to 100 Year 10 female students; the initiative aims to inspire careers in cybersecurity and bridge the gender gap in the sector.
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Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
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network security
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soc
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physical security
Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
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siem
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xdr
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offensive security
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
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aws
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crowdstrike
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mssp
CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
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cloud security
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aws
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threat intelligence
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
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ml
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application security
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email security
While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report
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cloud security
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cnapp
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customer feedback
Sysdig was lauded as a 'Strong Performer' in the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of Customer for Cloud Security Posture Management Tools, earning top ratings based on customer feedback.
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IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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incident response
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Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
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Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
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ncsc
Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
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Dell & CrowdStrike strengthen partnership to combat cyberthreats
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multi-cloud
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Dell Technologies strengthens its global partnership with CrowdStrike, aiming to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services with CrowdStrike's AI-native platform to combat advanced cyber threats.
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LogRhythm extends LRQA Nettitude collaboration to boost UK cybersecurity
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aws
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axon
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logrhythm
LogRhythm boosts UK cybersecurity, extending its tie-up with LRQA Nettitude: the inaugural UK firm to offer a managed service for LogRhythm's security platform, Axon.
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Customer-centric cybersecurity incident response vital for businesses
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data protection
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big data
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compliance
Striking a balance between data protection compliance and customer trust is pivotal, making a customer-centric cybersecurity incident response crucial, says a statement from Logicalis Australia.
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CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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e-discovery
CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.
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Majority of IT decision-makers to boost cybersecurity budgets in 2024
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email security
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Infosecurity Europe reports a significant rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024, with 69% of UK IT leaders expecting an increase, predominantly in cloud security and incident response.
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Vectra pioneers global open MXDR service for hybrid attack defence
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cloud services
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endpoint protection
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saas
Vectra has launched the industry's first global open MXDR service, aimed at bolstering defence against hybrid attacks and easing the pressure on SOC teams, struggling amid a surge in isolated tool alerts.
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Cado Security integrates with AI-based CrowdStrike Falcon for swift forensics
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cybersecurity
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integration
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cios
Cado Security integrates with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform to optimise forensic investigations and improve incident response times, offering organisations automatic access to forensic data.
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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
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firewall
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microsoft
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siem
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
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SentinelOne expands threat hunting capabilities in WatchTower services
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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threat intelligence
AI security firm SentinelOne unveils advanced threat hunting capabilities for its WatchTower services, bolstering cybersecurity defences for businesses amid rising cyber threats.
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Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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testing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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dark web
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ai
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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iam
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dark web
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cybersecurity
Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
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Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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sase
Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.
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Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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it infrastructure
Logpoint's new Business Critical Security solution arms organisations with enhanced cloud security features for the SAP Business Technology Platform.