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IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres
Yesterday
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uc
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.
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Understanding and defending against the dangers of using open-source software
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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casb
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breach prevention
As businesses increasingly adopt open-source software for its benefits, they face significant security risks. Effective vetting, employee education, and dedicated security solutions are essential to mitigate these dangers.
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Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
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One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
This month
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email security
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breach prevention
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Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.
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SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
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martech
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.
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Runtime security challenges for geo-distributed businesses
Last month
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breach prevention
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open source
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containers
A new report finds 85% of container developers experienced cyber incidents related to containers or Kubernetes within the last year.
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Majority of firms bolster SaaS security despite economic woes
Last month
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A CSA survey shows that 70% of firms have dedicated SaaS security teams despite economic challenges, and 39% increased their SaaS cybersecurity budgets.
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StarHub launches new cybersecurity training platform
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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it training
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
StarHub launches its new Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform to bolster enterprise cyber defences by addressing human error.
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MediSecure breach highlights need for third-party security
Tue, 21st May 2024
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saas
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A data breach linked to MediSecure highlights the critical need for improved third-party risk management, affecting over a million Australians' data.
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
Fri, 17th May 2024
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.
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Silobreaker integrates AI to enhance cybersecurity incident alerts
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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ai
Silobreaker integrates AI-enhanced collection and alerting for Material Cybersecurity Incident Disclosures, enabling businesses globally to be armed with crucial cybersecurity details and anticipate risks.
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Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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application security
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breach prevention
Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.
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Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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security breaches
A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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supply chain systems
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
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Amplifying AI-powered cybersecurity to counter growing threats
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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ai security
Rising cybersecurity threats compel companies to leverage AI and cross-border collaboration, amid an expected AU $7.3bn investment in Australia's security infrastructure in 2024.
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Upwind fortifies Cloud Security Platform with identity security
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Faced with a sharp increase in security breaches, Upwind is stepping up its Cloud Security Platform with a new focus on identity security, providing a comprehensive solution to Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) concerns.
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Fastly introduces Bot Management to combat online fraud
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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application security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fastly has launched its Bot Management system, a cybersecurity advancement aimed at thwarting bot-triggered online fraud and abuses.
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Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
Sat, 30th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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malware
Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.
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BackBox introduces major update to Network Vulnerability Manager
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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security breaches
BackBox enhances network vulnerability management with an update to its Network Vulnerability Manager, allowing organisations to mark mitigated Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, thus refining their risk scores and optimising remediation efforts.
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The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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firewalls
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network security
Advanced video management software (VMS) is revolutionising Australian healthcare, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency, whilst improving the overall patient journey and ensuring more effective security.