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Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation
Data Protection

Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation

Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft
Software-as-a-Service

Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft

Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Firewalls

SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites

Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery
Software-as-a-Service

Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery

Pulumi launches Pulumi IDP, an internal developer platform to speed cloud infrastructure delivery with built-in security and governance controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn
Privileged Access Management

Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn

Ahead of World Password Day, experts warn legacy password methods fail as users struggle with complexity and human nature, risking digital security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Emburse unveils AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expenses
Artificial Intelligence

Emburse unveils AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expenses

Emburse has launched a new AI-driven mobile app to simplify global enterprise expense management, enhancing accuracy, automation and multilingual support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
Fintech

Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses

Emburse launches an AI-powered app to simplify global enterprise expense management, offering features like receipt capture and multi-language support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting
Artificial Intelligence

Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting

Emburse launches AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expense management, boosting accuracy and speeding reimbursements for global business travellers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million
EduTech

Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million

Jamf plans to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million, aiming to unite identity and device management for enhanced security and user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Exclusive: SailPoint's Chris Gossett discusses keeping identity security at the forefront
Firewalls

Exclusive: SailPoint's Chris Gossett discusses keeping identity security at the forefront

Chris Gossett of SailPoint highlights the evolving landscape of identity security, advocating for advanced access management at Navigate Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: Why Cyberattacks on Aussie businesses are becoming more advanced
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Cyberattacks on Aussie businesses are becoming more advanced

Australian businesses face more complex cyberattacks as AI-powered ransomware, BEC, and supply chain threats escalate, warns Borderless CS CEO Jayaprakash Muthusamy.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia
Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Firewalls

Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security

Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025