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FILOform launches WallMax sealing system for UK data centres
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critical infrastructure
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data centre downtime
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energy sector
FILOform has launched WallMax, a modular sealing system to protect UK data centres from water, gas, dust, and rodent ingress, enhancing operational security.
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Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure
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network infrastructure
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physical security
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zero trust security
Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.
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Illumio & NVIDIA team up to boost Zero Trust for infrastructure
3 days ago
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Illumio and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate Illumio's breach containment with NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure.
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Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
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Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
Last week
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Last month
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Last month
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
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mfa
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fintech
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application security
Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
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ransomware
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it training
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mfa
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
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Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Last month
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uc
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
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Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out
Last month
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offensive security
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critical infrastructure
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cyber warfare
A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.
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Australia’s renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australia’s shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.
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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Last month
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
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How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
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malware
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ransomware
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data science
Australian and New Zealand firms face rising AI-driven cyber threats, boosting investment in AI-powered defences like User and Entity Behaviour Analytics to combat attacks.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Last month
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
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Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Last month
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
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Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
Last month
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
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Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences
Last month
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iot security
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edge computing
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iot
Nozomi Networks and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity on BlueField DPUs, enhancing threat detection for industrial and critical infrastructure systems.
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Oxford Saïd launches MBA boosting cyber resilience skills
Last month
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it training
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Oxford Saïd launches a new MBA elective in cyber resilience, featuring a live cyberattack simulation to prepare leaders for evolving cyber threats.