The Ultimate Guide to Zero Trust Security
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Zero Trust Security.
What to know about Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security represents a modern approach to cybersecurity that assumes no inherent trust exists within or outside an organisation's network. Every access request must be verified continuously, ensuring strict identity verification and least-privilege access to protect data and infrastructure.
The latest developments in Zero Trust Security show its expanding role across multiple technologies, including identity and access management, privileged access controls, endpoint protection, and cloud security platforms. Organisations are adopting Zero Trust frameworks to address challenges like remote work vulnerabilities, ransomware threats, and complex hybrid IT environments.
By exploring the stories tagged with Zero Trust Security, readers can understand how this security model integrates innovations like multi-factor authentication, AI-powered threat detection, and secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. These insights are valuable for IT professionals, security leaders, and businesses aiming to enhance resilience against evolving cyber threats in a digital-first world.
Australian Zero Trust Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance
Only 24% of IT leaders feel highly confident about tackling mainframe vulnerabilities next year, as new AI and quantum risks mount.
Australian CISOs face rising AI risk duties at Proofpoint
Australian security chiefs are facing heavier AI oversight as breach costs climb and most say staff use of generative tools could expose data.
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.
AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.
Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls
Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Zero Trust Security
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Broadcom adds AI security tools to VMware Tanzu Platform
Netscout adds CDN-bypassing DDoS protection features
Ricoh named print security leader in Quocirca report
Featured News
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
Expert Columns
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
Mathspace Breach Exposes 1 Million Students, Parents, and Teachers
Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Zero Trust Security News
HID pushes unified identity access across work & digital
Passwordless logins are gaining traction as HID says employers want one credential for buildings, devices and cloud apps.
VAST Data & CrowdStrike widen AI security integration
Security teams could gain wider visibility into AI data flows as native Falcon support and two CrowdStrike integrations extend across VAST's platform.
CrowdStrike unveils AI partner push with Cognizant, CLEAR
Industrial and identity security customers could gain tighter protection as CrowdStrike expands Falcon with new AI, OT and verification partnerships.
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Australian firms are leaving staff and contractors with excessive access, making insider incidents harder to spot, report and contain.
SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty
Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
Governance gaps are slowing enterprise AI adoption, with 79% of Australian DevSecOps professionals saying compliance is getting harder.
Australian firms shift to open, flexible access systems
Pressure to avoid vendor lock-in is pushing Australian organisations towards open access systems that can adapt as security needs change.
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.
Illumio named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Forrester's latest microsegmentation review boosts Illumio's credibility with large enterprises seeking to curb attacker movement after a breach.
Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales
Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
As AI and automation spread, organisations face a growing need to track who or what can access data, systems and workflows.
Saviynt launches Snowflake integration for AI agent risk
Rising use of autonomous AI agents is forcing firms to rethink access controls, as Saviynt and Snowflake target identity risks in business systems.
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.
Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents
Identity-led attacks are speeding up intrusions, with LevelBlue finding business email compromise accounted for 45 per cent of incidents in Q2 2026.
Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.
Konica Minolta Australia named cloud print leader again
Cloud print is becoming a mainstream priority as most organisations balance rising costs, hybrid-work security risks and data-governance concerns.
Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister
The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.
Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls
Most Australian businesses lack full oversight of AI systems, leaving incidents and hidden vulnerabilities to outpace governance efforts.
Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
Tekspace ranks browser security vendors as market matures
Only two of 13 vendors reached comprehensive maturity as browser security becomes central to Australian organisations' cyber defences.