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Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Policy stories

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Data Protection

AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech
Digital Transformation

Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech

Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing
Data Privacy

Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing

Australia's marketing and IT peak bodies launch a real-time AI workforce mapping initiative to guide skills and strategy amid AI-driven transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Unified Communications

How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks
Risk & Compliance

EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study
Firewalls

60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
Firewalls

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
FireMon recruits four Skybox sales leaders for expansion
Firewalls

FireMon recruits four Skybox sales leaders for expansion

FireMon has strengthened its global team by recruiting four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost its network security policy management worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
EU urged to boost semiconductor & GPU stocks by 2025
Semiconductors

EU urged to boost semiconductor & GPU stocks by 2025

As US export limits on GPUs ignite concern, EU leaders are urged to bolster their semiconductor industry for AI growth by 2025, believes LIAN Group co-founder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity
Firewalls

FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity

A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

EU banks brace for lost interest earnings as SEPA Instant looms
Banking

EU banks brace for lost interest earnings as SEPA Instant looms

Nearly half of European banks expect to lose millions in interest due to new liquidity rules under SEPA Instant Payments Regulation by October 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Physical Security

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems
Risk & Compliance

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems

FloQast has achieved ISO 42001 certification, joining a select group of firms committed to ethical AI governance and robust management systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025