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RiverSafe partners with EARTH 51 to pioneer sustainable cybersecurity strategy
DevOps

RiverSafe partners with EARTH 51 to pioneer sustainable cybersecurity strategy

Cybersecurity firm RiverSafe partners with sustainability experts EARTH 51, aiming to pioneer a sustainable strategy in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
Firewalls

Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks

Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
LevelBlue unveils flexible funds-based cyber IR retainer
Ransomware

LevelBlue unveils flexible funds-based cyber IR retainer

LevelBlue launches Resilience Retainer, a flexible funds-based cyber incident response service with rapid SLAs and rollover security spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management
Data Protection

KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management

KnowBe4 has unveiled a refreshed brand and vision, emphasising its role in human risk management amid evolving cybersecurity threats worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
Malware

AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds

AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
Malware

AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ

AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset

The initiative aims to expand cybersecurity collaboration, advance innovation across the industry, and level the playing field for defenders.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Sektor bolsters cybersecurity portfolio with Skyhigh partnership
Partner Programmes

Sektor bolsters cybersecurity portfolio with Skyhigh partnership

Channel partners will have access to Skyhigh's newly unveiled Altitude Partner Program, which offers double-digit backend rebates to advanced-tier partners.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet
EduTech

No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet

New research from a cybersecurity provider, Hornetsecurity, has found that a third of organisations do not provide cybersecurity training to remote workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer
Network Infrastructure

Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer

Dan Donovan, a sales veteran, has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Lookout, overseeing all segments of the global sales operation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Data Protection

Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push

Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award
Data Protection

Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award

Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro's Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security reveals cloud-led innovations for GSX 2025 show

Gallagher Security will unveil cloud-led innovations and a transformative security platform at GSX 2025, highlighting new tools like QuickSwitch and AccessNow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data

Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Canadian IT leaders weigh AI agent risks & opportunities
Digital Transformation

Canadian IT leaders weigh AI agent risks & opportunities

Canadian IT security leaders see AI agents as vital to defence but worry about data readiness, with 85% urging security transformation amid rising AI threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025