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Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps

Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia's edge computing
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Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia's edge computing

Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
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USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training

The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul

Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools
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Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools

Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status
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Ip.Glass becomes first in Australia to earn Fortinet EPSP status

Ip.Glass has become Australia's first Engage Preferred Services Partner with Fortinet, gaining expert training to boost its cybersecurity support and services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Global Stories

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
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FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
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Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
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FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
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Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security

Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools

Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
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Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks

Rob Tomlin has been promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks, expanding his leadership across the Nordics, Benelux, and Baltics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs

Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection
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Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection

Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion
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Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion

Fortinet reported Q1 2025 revenue of USD $1.54bn, up 14%, with strong growth in product and service revenue and a record operating margin.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Unified Communications

AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools

Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence
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SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence

SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025