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Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security
Private Cloud

Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security

Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
Firewalls

Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market

Fortinet has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, targeting a USD $28.5 billion market with its unified security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report

Bitdefender is named the sole Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year running.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How legacy systems expose firms to security and cost risks

Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity
Semiconductors

Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity

Huntress partners with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity by integrating its tools with Microsoft Defender and 365 licences for better business protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ManageEngine unveils MSP Central to streamline provider operations
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine unveils MSP Central to streamline provider operations

ManageEngine launches MSP Central, a cloud-native platform that unifies MSP operations, boosting efficiency with modular, AI-powered tools and security features.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection
Firewalls

Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection

Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
Cloud Security

Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy

Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking
Firewalls

Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking

Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
Data Protection

ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
Data Protection

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI

Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

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Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to boost cyber security
Data Protection

Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to boost cyber security

Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to deliver cyber protection for three AFL seasons, enhancing the club's data security in a digital era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025