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Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering
Data Protection

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering to enhance tech portfolio and expand European market reach, reinforcing its cybersecurity mission.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division
Incident Response

The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division

The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Defense stories

Yubico seeks FIPS 140-3 validation for YubiKey 5 series
Encryption

Yubico seeks FIPS 140-3 validation for YubiKey 5 series

Yubico is progressing towards FIPS 140-3 validation for its YubiKey 5 FIPS Series, submitting it to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program following successful testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections
Semiconductors

Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections

Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches
Unified Communications

BlueVoyant report shows decline in supply chain breaches

A new study by BlueVoyant reveals 81% of organisations faced supply chain breaches last year, despite advances in third-party risk management efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Logpoint named leader in IDC MarketScape SIEM for SMB 2024
Data Protection

Logpoint named leader in IDC MarketScape SIEM for SMB 2024

Logpoint has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, highlighting its advanced capabilities for cyber threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Unified Communications

Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera makes waves in ANZ with hybrid data approach

With an emphasis on data management and analytics, as well as a powerful hybrid infrastructure, Cloudera is expanding its footprint in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative
Cybersecurity

AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative

AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer
Firewalls

Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer

Tenable has named Shai Morag as chief product officer to accelerate its cloud-first strategy. Morag, who joined via Ermetic's acquisition, brings extensive cybersecurity expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Veritas recognised as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant again
Virtualisation

Veritas recognised as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Veritas Technologies has once again been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery, marking its 19th consecutive recognition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results
Financial results

Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results

Check Point names Nadav Zafrir as new CEO amid strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues up 7% to USD $627 million. Founder Gil Shwed to become Executive Chairman.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Network Infrastructure

Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking

Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
DevOps

BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security

BlueVoyant has launched its Cyber Defense Platform, a cloud-native system designed to enhance security operations and tackle rising cyber threats effectively.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Defense stories

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Seclore names Darshan Masalia as new Vice President of Engineering
Data Protection

Seclore names Darshan Masalia as new Vice President of Engineering

Seclore names Darshan Masalia as VP of Product Engineering, capitalising on his two decades of tech experience to drive innovative data protection solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024