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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
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ransomware
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private cloud
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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hackers
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nz
Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.
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Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
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Organisations battle AI risks amid rise in supply chain attacks
Fri, 17th May 2024
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malware
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supply chain systems
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ai
More than half of global organisations faced software supply chain attacks this year, with many struggling for months to respond, a new Synopsys report reveals.
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Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare faces staff shortages, cyber threats, and budget constraints, making robust, secure networks essential for top-tier medical care.
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'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybercriminals
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ponemon institute
Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.
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BackBox introduces Network Vulnerability Manager for organised risk assessment
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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backbox
BackBox launches Network Vulnerability Manager, a tool for automated risk assessment and efficient remediation.
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Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies concerns IT leaders
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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encryption
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Insufficient investment in quantum-safe strategies leaves global IT leaders feeling vulnerable, especially in the APAC region.
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Cato Networks extends ZTNA capabilities to include on-premises
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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casb
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sase
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cybersecurity
A critical way to stop insider threats is by ensuring that users and IT administrators only have access to the necessary resources.
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Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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data protection
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iot
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regulation
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) naturally plays a big role as organisations need to make sure they have the right security solutions.
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Ponemon Institute study investigates challenges and opps of PKI
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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iot
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The study found that regulatory landscape and newer use cases such as cloud-based services and IoT that are driving the adoption of PKI.
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Insider threats cannot be eliminated but zero-trust can limit the damage
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
According to a Ponemon Institute study conducted, insider threats have increased in both frequency and cost over the past two years.
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New report finds Australia lagging behind with encryption strategies
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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encryption
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data encryption
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cloud services
Australia falls behind global average in enterprise-wide encryption strategies, according to new study by Entrust.
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Email revealed to be riskiest channel for data loss
Wed, 25th May 2022
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email security
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dlp
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risk & compliance
More than half (60%) of organisations experienced data loss or exfiltration caused by an employee mistake on email in the last 12 months.
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Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
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cybersecurity strategy
Organizations are hindered by a cultural divide between IT and OT teams, preventing a unified cybersecurity strategy, a report from Dragos has found.
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Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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application security
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malware
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devsecops
Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.
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The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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phishing
Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveal that the cost of phishing attacks has almost quadrupled, with US companies losing an average of $14.8m annually.
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Cloud account takeovers present serious security risk to enterprises
Fri, 28th May 2021
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saas
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cloud security
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casb
Cloud account compromises cost organisations millions of pounds a year, according to a new study by Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute.
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'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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ponemon institute
The report found expectation and reality are often misaligned when it comes to the implementation of desirable security solutions.
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Thales: Organisations failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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storage
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
A study by Thales and Ponemon Institute reveals 24% of Australian firms lack a security-focused approach to cloud data, risking compliance and consumer trust.