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Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security
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ai
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digital footprint
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security breaches
Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.
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Australian firms exposed: 78% can't manage printer fleets remotely
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
SOTI's latest study reveals 78% of Australian businesses are not able to effectively manage their printer fleets remotely, significantly increasing security risks.
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Silver SAML, a new cyber threat, uncovered by Semperis researchers
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
Semperis researchers have identified a potential new threat called Silver SAML that exploits SAML to attack from cloud identity providers such as Entra ID, potentially endangering applications like Salesforce or ServiceNow.
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Effective risk management: A key ingredient in the recipe for successful modernisation
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cloud services
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public cloud
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application security
Modern business success hinges not only on adopting modernisation, but ensuring efficient risk management to avoid project failure, disruption, cost surges and workforce management issues.
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QIC collaboration leads to Project Safe-Guard creation
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video
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cloud services
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partner programmes
QIC partners with Axis, Milestone and PMT Security to launch Project Safe-Guard, transforming their traditional security infrastructure into a proactive, tech-enhanced system preventing self-harm and security breaches.
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Four enterprise mobility trends shaping 2024
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byod
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cloud services
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saas
Enterprise mobility in 2024 will be driven by the integration of IoT, enhanced mobile security measures, the rise of edge computing, and the use of augmented reality in operations.
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The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.
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Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams
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ueba
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.
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Venafi launches solution to combat software supply chain attacks
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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apple
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smartphones
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malware
Venafi has unveiled the Stop Unauthorized Code Solution, designed to bolster enterprise security against software supply chain attacks by preventing unauthorised code in any operating system.
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Two-thirds of board members lack training in cyber resilience
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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it training
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breach prevention
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cybercrime
Almost two-thirds of board members lack adequate cyber resilience training, raising concerns over potential effects of cyber attacks, says new report.
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AI's pivotal role in cybersecurity valued at $60.6bn by 2028
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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ml
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advanced persistent threat protection
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise cybersecurity with predicted global market growth to $60.6 billion by 2028.
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Surge in e-commerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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contact centre
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chatbots
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breach prevention
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.
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Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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microsoft
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encryption
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breach prevention
Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.
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Amazon unveils advanced palm-based security system
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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cloud services
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public cloud
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ml
AWS launches Amazon One Enterprise, a cutting-edge, palm-based identity service, offering enhanced security for physical spaces and digital assets.
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A reality check on email security threats in healthcare
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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firewall
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it in healthcare
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email security
Email-based cyberattacks have been around for decades, yet they remain widespread, ever-evolving — and persistently successful.
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Lack of AI expertise, not cost, the biggest barrier to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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cloud services
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siem
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breach prevention
Shortage of skilled experts, not financial concerns, deemed the primary obstacle to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific.
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Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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breach prevention
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dlp
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ai security
Fastly reports that Aus-NZ companies experienced a 9% revenue loss due to cyberattacks, with a recovery period of 7.5 months.
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A24 achieves PCI DSS 4.0 compliance ahead of 2025 deadline
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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breach prevention
A24 leads in data security by achieving global compliance PCI DSS 4.0 for their Multicloud Hardware Security Module ahead of 2025.
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Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Report reveals Australian not-for-profit sector's digital readiness and cyber-protections alarmingly insufficient.
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Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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storage
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encryption
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cloud security
Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.
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Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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breach prevention
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research
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security breaches
74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.
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UK SMEs' cybersecurity concerns surge amidst virus attacks
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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breach prevention
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Research released by Sharp has found that UK SME cyber threat concerns have risen in the last 12 months, as a quarter admits to being breached.
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If you are using public WiFi for work, stop!
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
If you’re accessing company servers or corporate email from a public WiFi connection, then you and your company are at considerable risk.
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Raising cyber maturity by adopting a robust cybersecurity framework
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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firewall
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network security
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breach prevention
Achieving cybersecurity maturity helps IT security teams within an organisation report on the status of their security posture with confidence.