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Vectra AI: 71% of organisations could already be breached
EduTech

Vectra AI: 71% of organisations could already be breached

new research from Vectra AI indicates that 71% of Organisations may have been breached and do not know about it.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023
A third of security breaches are going undetected
Hybrid Cloud

A third of security breaches are going undetected

A new survey shines a light on global misconceptions around the extent of hybrid cloud blindspots, despite predictions cloud security attacks are on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
Healthcare sector proves vulnerable to data breaches
EduTech

Healthcare sector proves vulnerable to data breaches

SOTI research reveals how large numbers of devices in the healthcare sector are not managed by IT departments leaving company systems vulnerable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Mitigating AI security risks with phishing-resistant MFA
Breach Prevention

Mitigating AI security risks with phishing-resistant MFA

It's undeniable that AI brings many benefits to our daily lives, but nothing prevents bad actors from leveraging AI for malicious purposes.

By Alex Wilson • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2023
What do you need to do to raise your cyber resilience?
Cybersecurity insurance

What do you need to do to raise your cyber resilience?

As technology becomes more complex and sophisticated, so do the threats. This is why organisations are increasingly turning to cyber insurance to manage risk.

By Andrew Kay • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats
Breach Prevention

Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats

Today's world demands businesses to improve cybersecurity measures and gain greater visibility over threats and attack surfaces.

By Chris Fisher • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Axcient promotes Tim Sheahen to Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Disaster Recovery

Axcient promotes Tim Sheahen to Senior Vice President of Global Sales

Axcient Promotes Tim Sheahen to SVP of Global Sales, responsible for worldwide sales and sales operations for the business availability software firm.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model
Data Analytics

Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model

A cyber-targeted operating model is a unique approach that provides defensibility, transparency, and accountability.

By Ken Mizota • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Employees unsure who to go to to report security incident
Breach Prevention

Employees unsure who to go to to report security incident

A new study shows more than 20% of the untrained global workforce do not know who to contact during a security breach.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Microsoft not addressing authentication flaw in Azure AD
Public Cloud

Microsoft not addressing authentication flaw in Azure AD

Research by Secureworks has uncovered a proof-of-concept exploit of flaws in Microsoft's Azure AD PTA method that the tech giant has no plans to address.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2022
Safeguarding your financial data
Data Protection

Safeguarding your financial data

Managing data security is crucial in the digital revolution. Here are five steps towards better financial data security.

By Eugene Ostapenko • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Data Protection

Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition

Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Understanding the weight on security leader's shoulders, and how to shift it
DevOps

Understanding the weight on security leader's shoulders, and how to shift it

Millions of dollars are being invested in cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand to combat increasing threats.

By Chris Fisher • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
The call is coming from inside the house
Data Analytics

The call is coming from inside the house

Security and privacy breaches are accelerating, and the external forces we have been applying to slow the rate are hardly making an impact.

By Rachael Greaves • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Why preventing Zero-day attacks is crucial for businesses
Malware

Why preventing Zero-day attacks is crucial for businesses

Indusface offers a game-changing web application firewall solution that can protect businesses from the increasing threat of Zero-day attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?
Software-as-a-Service

How safe is an organisation's data from security breaches?

Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know
Cybersecurity insurance

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know

As cyber threats continue to proliferate, mid-sized organisations are seeking cyber insurance coverage. But insurers are raising premiums.

By Pete Bowers • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.

By Zach Thompson • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022