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Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Australia's spending on information security, spurred by increased cyberattacks and regulatory obligations, is expected to surge by 11.5%, with cloud security seeing the biggest growth, hitting AU$7.3bn in 2024, according to Gartner.
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STX Next enhances Man Group's fund management via innovative tech tools
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online tools
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funding
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management
STX Next fortifies Man Group's client fund management through successful partnership, introducing sophisticated data discovery, filtering, and predictive tools while enhancing user experience.
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Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation
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ai
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insurance
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aviation
Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, partners with UK insurer Inigo, promising real-time exposure tracking for their Aviation War portfolio in light of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Beroe partners with PRISM for integrated geopolitical risk analysis
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saas
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prism
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esg
Beroe pairs with PRISM to bolster supply chain security via AI-powered procurement intelligence platform, optimising risk insight for global companies amidst increasing geopolitical instability.
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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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NormCyber beefs up executive team to boost European expansion
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soc
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expansion
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professional services
Cyber risk firm, NormCyber, appoints four senior executives to bolster expansion plans and introduces new partnerships and offerings to expand its services in Europe.
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IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
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cybersecurity
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agriculture
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iwd
Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.
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IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
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compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.
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Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification, enhancing data security
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data analytics
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification for enhanced data protection, marking a major advancement for the company's security portfolio.
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Trend Micro to unveil 5G cybersecurity solution at MWC Barcelona 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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email
Trend Micro to showcase platform-based approach to comprehensive enterprise security, including 5G networks, at MWC Barcelona 2024, leveraging its subsidiary CTOne's expertise.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management
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ai
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compliance
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ethics
Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.
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Breaking down the cybersecurity strategy 2023-2030: Phase three (2029-2030)
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity strategy
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australian government
Explore the final phase of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, focused on global leadership and leveraging prior phase capabilities.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cyber threats
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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Coalition predicts 25% surge in cyber vulnerabilities for 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Cyber-insurance provider, Coalition, forecasts a 25% increase in cyber vulnerabilities in 2024, in its just released Cyber Threat Index, warning businesses to prepare for an escalating digital risk landscape.
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Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
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firewall
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data protection
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malware
Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.
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Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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market analyst
Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.
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Proaxiom launches ASD-compliant cybersecurity for SMBs & MSPs
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soc
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Proaxiom Australia launches a Microsoft technology-based cybersecurity solution for SMBs and MSPs, providing Essential Eight compliance, cyber insurance readiness, and continuous assistance from a Security Operations Centre.
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Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector
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fintech
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digital transformation
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apac
Finastra has inked a new partnership with Taiwan's SYSTEX to boost digital transformation and growth in Taiwan's banking sector, with SYSTEX to resell Finastra's Kondor and Risk solutions.
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Kiteworks launches new DRM technology for secure file sharing
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compliance
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drm
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file sharing
Kiteworks introduces SafeEDIT, a next-gen digital rights management tech focusing on secure file sharing using video streaming.
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Fraud experts predict tripled use of AI tools by 2024
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ml
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biometrics
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Amid growing cybercrime threats, a report indicates that 83% of anti-fraud professionals plan to integrate generative AI into their tools by 2024, tripling its current use.
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Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
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malware
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martech
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seo
Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
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Action1 unveils 'Patching That Just Works' for superior network security
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firewall
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cloud services
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network security
Action1 Corporation unveils 'Patching That Just Works', an updated platform feature striving for a 99% success rate in patch deployment, responding to user feedback for a reliable, user-centric solution.
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Visa's AI technology thwarts $714m fraud in Australia
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cloud services
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ransomware
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phishing
Visa's AI-powered fraud solution has blocked $714m in attempted scams in Australia, over double the previous year's figure.
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Rapid7 launches Managed Digital Risk Protection service
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dr
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7, renowned for risk and threat detection, introduces Managed Digital Risk Protection service to proactively neutralise cyber threats.