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Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap
Quantum Computing

Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 in quantum computing leap

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, a groundbreaking quantum computing chip utilising the first topoconductor, paving the way for advanced quantum technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives

Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Digital Transformation

Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Phishing

KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Cisco launches AI Defense to secure AI application use
Firewalls

Cisco launches AI Defense to secure AI application use

Cisco has unveiled Cisco AI Defense, a comprehensive solution aimed at securing the development and use of AI applications in enterprises amid growing safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management

KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
Data Protection

Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
DuploCloud launches cost-effective observability suite
Software-as-a-Service

DuploCloud launches cost-effective observability suite

DuploCloud has launched its Advanced Observability Suite, providing deep application insights at a fraction of the usual cost, enhancing cloud service efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Dave Schneider joins Logpoint as VP of marketing
Security Information and Event Management

Dave Schneider joins Logpoint as VP of marketing

Logpoint has appointed Dave Schneider as Vice President of Marketing, tasked with enhancing the company's global strategy and driving growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud
Data Analytics

Databricks gains FedRAMP High authorisation on AWS GovCloud

Databricks has secured FedRAMP High authorisation for its Data Intelligence Platform on AWS GovCloud, enhancing data management capabilities for US federal agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia
Supply Chain

Pro-Russian & Palestinian hacktivists target Australia

A surge in cyberattacks on Australian entities has been linked to pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hacktivist groups, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024