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Insider-driven data loss surges despite rising DLP investment
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Insider-driven data loss surges despite rising DLP investment

Insider-driven data losses rise despite 72% of firms boosting budgets, as legacy DLP tools fail to tackle modern cloud and AI risks effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cybersecurity alerts surge after hours as threats evolve, says report
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Cybersecurity alerts surge after hours as threats evolve, says report

A report reveals that 51% of cybersecurity alerts now occur outside business hours, challenging organisations to strengthen defences against evolving round-the-clock threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world
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Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall
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Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall

Fortinet leads Gartner's inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge
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QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
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Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million
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Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million

Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
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Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services

Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
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How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn
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Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn

Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue
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Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Fortinet adds quantum-safe encryption to FortiOS 7.6 update
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Fortinet adds quantum-safe encryption to FortiOS 7.6 update

Fortinet's FortiOS 7.6 update introduces quantum-safe encryption, helping firms safeguard data against future quantum computing threats at no extra cost.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Fortinet named SASE leader by Gartner, eyes USD $28.5 billion market
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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
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ
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Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ

Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to supply fault-tolerant edge computing and boost operational technology resilience in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025
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Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025

Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
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Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships
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Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships

Alibaba Cloud will invest over USD $60 million to enhance AI innovation and strengthen its global partner network with new technology collaborations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025