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Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps
Customer Experience

Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps

Organisations are turning to multicloud and cloud-native architectures, yet struggle with managing them due to overwhelming data and increasing complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
Privileged Access Management

Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities

Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
Virtualisation

Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Firewalls

Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules
Phishing

eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules

A quarter of all eCommerce retailers face a decrease in email deliverability due to failure in meeting the DMARC policy criteria set by Yahoo and Google, warns a study by EasyDMARC.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report
Cloud Security

Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report

Sysdig was lauded as a 'Strong Performer' in the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of Customer for Cloud Security Posture Management Tools, earning top ratings based on customer feedback.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Malware

Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
Encryption

Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Zyxel Networks launches WiFi 7 upgrade for SMBs, boosts speed and capacity
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks launches WiFi 7 upgrade for SMBs, boosts speed and capacity

Zyxel Networks unveils the NWA130BE BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point, aiming to boost network speeds and capacity for SMBs ahead of WiFi 7's 2024 mainstream debut.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
AI tools drive rapid surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, says Darktrace
Malware

AI tools drive rapid surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, says Darktrace

Phishing attacks' sophistication is escalating due to the rising use of AI tools by cyber attackers, Darktrace has reported, endorsing concerns over organisations' ability to tackle such threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
NetApp pioneers AI-driven ransomware defence for customer data
Data Protection

NetApp pioneers AI-driven ransomware defence for customer data

NetApp ramps up cyber-resiliency to counter ransomware threats with new AI and machine learning capabilities in storage solutions, ensuring optimal primary and secondary data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

NetApp, Nvidia release AI-boosting infrastructure to counter threats
Storage

NetApp, Nvidia release AI-boosting infrastructure to counter threats

NetApp announces AI infrastructure to boost Gen AI projects, while also introducing cyber-resilience capabilities to counter rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ

Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024