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Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security
Firewalls

Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security

Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled Quantum Force, a series of ten high-performance AI-powered firewalls offering up to 1 Tbps of threat prevention.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support
Unified Communications

Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support

Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Malware

SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity

SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe
Ransomware

Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe

Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Fortinet releases next-gen firewall, Pay-as-You-Grow model
Firewalls

Fortinet releases next-gen firewall, Pay-as-You-Grow model

Fortinet launches FortiGate 6001F Next-Gen Firewall, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for modern data centre security needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Cisco unveils digital acceleration tools for Asia-Pacific SMBs
Network Infrastructure

Cisco unveils digital acceleration tools for Asia-Pacific SMBs

Cisco unveils tailored security and networking solutions, aiding digital acceleration of Asia-Pacific's SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences
Malware

Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences

Proofpoint finalises acquisition of AI-leader Tessian, planning to enhance their cybersecurity platform by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs
Software-as-a-Service

Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs

Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Why you should create a physical security standard for your company
Physical Security

Why you should create a physical security standard for your company

By bridging the gap between cyber and physical defence, organisations are better equipped to face an ever-evolving threat landscape.

By Jason Whyte • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Egress & CrowdStrike unite to manage human risk in email systems
Data Loss Prevention

Egress & CrowdStrike unite to manage human risk in email systems

Egress joins forces with CrowdStrike for enhanced management of human risk in cloud email systems, bolstering cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
A full breakdown of Okta's new AI features and functionality
Artificial Intelligence

A full breakdown of Okta's new AI features and functionality

With one new product and a series of enhancements, the announcements share the common focus of enabling Identity strategies and implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Versa earns unified communications product of the year award
Unified Communications

Versa earns unified communications product of the year award

Versa SASE was recognized for integrated secure SD-WAN, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, zero trust, and network firewalling.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2023

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NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ
Ransomware

NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ

NCSC reports a rise in financially motivated cybercrime, surpassing state-sponsored activities, with ransomware causing significant costs and recovery efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Arctic Wolf to acquire Revelstoke for next-gen security operations boost
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf to acquire Revelstoke for next-gen security operations boost

Arctic Wolf plans to acquire Revelstoke to enhance its threat detections and response actions, expanding its capabilities and decreasing cyber risk.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities
Data Protection

Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023
Should Australian CISOs be wary of creeping confidence?
Data Protection

Should Australian CISOs be wary of creeping confidence?

Only 53% of Australian businesses feel at risk of a cyber attack in the next year, according to a Proofpoint survey.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023