About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 198
LexisNexis Risk Solutions acquires behavioural biometric firm BehavioSec
Fri, 6th May 2022
#
biometrics
#
m&a
#
lexisnexis
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired behavioural biometrics tech provider BehavioSec to enhance its digital identity-focused offerings.
Radware announced launch of CNP spinoff SkyHawk Security
Fri, 6th May 2022
#
public cloud
#
cloud security
#
cybersecurity
Radware is spinning off its Cloud Native Protector business to form SkyHawk Security, with a $35m external investment from Tiger Global Management.
Businesses re-evaluating IT suppliers due to increased energy prices
Fri, 6th May 2022
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Business leaders are re-evaluating IT suppliers due to increased energy prices, according to research from ServerChoice.
Outdated cybersecurity approaches are failing - report
Thu, 5th May 2022
#
partner programmes
#
ai security
#
ai
Security innovation is years behind where it should be, according to new research from Vectra AI, and the gap appears to be widening.
80% of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2021
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
80% of Australian organizations were hit with ransomware in 2021, up from 45% in 2020, according to a new survey by Sophos.
ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
cybersecurity
#
asx
#
skills shortage
A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.
Radware named Leader for application and API protection
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
api
#
ai
#
ml
Radware has been named a Leader in GigaOm's Application and API Protection Radar report for its cyber security solutions.
Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
edge computing
#
power / energy
Edge computing and edge deployments are crucial to digital-first operations, according to a new whitepaper from Schneider Electric.
Half of Aussie businesses have seen increase in data threats
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Australian companies are starting to understand they need to be constantly training and educating staff on how to keep their privacy.
Privacy Bureaux, Comodo Cybersecurity form strategic partnership in AU
Wed, 4th May 2022
#
partner programmes
#
cybersecurity
#
comodo security
The addition of Comodo's privacy and cyber security solutions delivers game changing protection for Privacy Bureaux's mid-market and SME clients.
Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Tue, 3rd May 2022
#
risk & compliance
#
smb
#
covid-19
Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.
Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.
Digital trust vital in fight against against cybersecurity threats
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
#
encryption
#
supply chain
#
cybersecurity
Digital trust is crucial for securing the connected world, according to cybersecurity company DigiCert and industry pundits.
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai security
#
ai
Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
#
fintech
#
martech
#
omnichannel
Retail banks are lagging in their ability to offer true omnichannel experiences, as customers pivot to competitors that offer more personalised experiences.
CISOs believe open source offers faster path to security
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
#
application security
#
supply chain
#
open source
Open source security solutions are the preferred choice for nearly 70% of chief information security officers, according to Aqua Security.
Businesses unable to properly succeed in data economy
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Only 6% of businesses use, access, and share data and data services in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy.
Digital Edge to build South Korea's largest commercial data center
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
#
uc
#
hyperscale
#
dc
The project will be the largest commercial data center project in South Korea with total IT power of 120MW and a capital investment of more than KWR$1 trillion.
Ava Security builds on ANZ expansion with key appointment
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
#
partner programmes
#
expansion
#
ava security
The company has appointed Clint Palm as sales director in ANZ to continue to grow its market presence in the region.
Businesses throwing money at nothing over cybersecurity stack
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
#
cybersecurity
#
cloud services
#
licensing
Infrastructure and licensing costs are deeply concerning for businesses looking to consolidate cybersecurity tools and make a move into the cloud.