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Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test
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Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test

Elastic Security earned Certified status with a 99.3% effectiveness rate in AV-Comparatives' 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response test, outperforming major rivals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

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Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models
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Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models

Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge
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Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge

Fortinet reported Q3 revenue up 14% to USD $1.72bn, driven by strong product sales and a surge in adoption of its FortiSASE security solution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand
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Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost cyber resilience
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Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost cyber resilience

Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing cyber resilience with improved asset visibility and automated defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration
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Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration

Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing asset visibility and automating cyber defence for global firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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

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Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
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Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
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Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap

Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech
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Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech

Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025