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2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent
Cybersecurity

2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent

iSANZ Awards 2023 announces finalists for NZ's top cybersecurity honours, with varied categories. Winners to be revealed soon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023

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Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025
Security Information and Event Management

Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025

Tesserent predicts a rise in AI-powered social engineering attacks and threats to critical infrastructure as cybersecurity challenges escalate by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
DevOps

CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment

An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.

By Louise Hanna • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services
Data Protection

Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Thales completes USD $3.6 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Imperva
Data Analytics

Thales completes USD $3.6 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Imperva

Thales bolsters its global cybersecurity portfolio with the $3.6bn acquisition of US firm, Imperva.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024

Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Data is not gold – it's uranium so handle with care
Data Protection

Data is not gold – it's uranium so handle with care

Data is no longer business gold – it's uranium. Powerful and valuable but risky to hold and toxic if it escapes.

By Mark Jones • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

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Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Virtualisation

Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
James Ormesher appointed new CEO as Canary IT eyes expansion
Digital Transformation

James Ormesher appointed new CEO as Canary IT eyes expansion

James Ormesher takes helm as CEO of Canary IT, succeeding co-founder Stephen Parsonage who shifts focus to M&A amid expansion plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth
Data Protection

Illumio expands Enlighten Partner Programme for growth

Illumio has expanded its Enlighten Partner Program, offering enhanced training and pricing to meet rising demand for Zero Trust Segmentation solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent
Multi-factor authentication

Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent

Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
Ransomware

Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Supply Chain

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach
Physical Security

Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach

In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024