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Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
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Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub
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Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub

Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

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Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN
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Myriad360 earns spot on 2025 Tech Elite 250 list by CRN

Myriad360 has made it onto CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 list, recognising its outstanding technical expertise and customer impact in IT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Wavelink unveils 5thWave to boost lifecycle management
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Wavelink unveils 5thWave to boost lifecycle management

Wavelink has launched 5thWave, a new service designed to enhance asset and customer lifecycle management while streamlining renewals and upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025
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Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025

A recent report from Coalition reveals that compromised VPN devices were involved in 58% of ransomware attacks last year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
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Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates

Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Fortinet promotes Nachman to ANZ Regional Director role
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Fortinet promotes Nachman to ANZ Regional Director role

Fortinet has appointed Dale Nachman as Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering its cybersecurity leadership in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiAnalyzer for enhanced cyber defence
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Fortinet upgrades FortiAnalyzer for enhanced cyber defence

Fortinet has unveiled major updates to its FortiAnalyzer platform, aiming to bolster security operations for midsize enterprises facing a cybersecurity skills gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
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Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features

Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links
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SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links

SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
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SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language

SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
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CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced security
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Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced security

Fortinet has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a cloud-based platform designed to enhance web application security and streamline performance management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Why businesses need a unified, scalable solution for tomorrow's networking and security challenges
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Why businesses need a unified, scalable solution for tomorrow's networking and security challenges

Businesses increasingly seek unified security solutions like SASE, addressing today's cybersecurity challenges while preparing for tomorrow's threats.

By Cornelius Mare • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings
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Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings

Fortinet's FortiSASE has received a 'AAA' rating from CyberRatings.org, demonstrating exceptional cloud security and network performance capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced web security
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Fortinet unveils FortiAppSec Cloud for enhanced web security

Fortinet has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a unified platform enhancing web application security and performance management across multi-cloud environments.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
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Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks

As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024