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Industry-First Solution Sets a New Standard for Attack Surface Reduction and Endpoint Security Through Dynamic, User-Tailored Protection

New capabilities provide deeper visibility into attack mitigation, helping organisations validate the efficacy of their automated DDoS protection. 

March 31^st is World Backup Day – the annual reminder of the importance of backing up and protecting data from loss and theft.  The universal messages of making regular backups, keeping offline copies and more are as important as ever – but in an increasingly digital, cloud enabled world and with a rapidly evolving threat landscape, there are other aspects of effective backup that are worth thinking about on World Backup Day. They may not be as obvious, but they are just as important. 

KnowBe4 shares expert advice for individuals and organisations to take control of their data, on Data Privacy Day 2025

Reports that a New Zealand trawler has destroyed almost 40 kilograms of deep sea corals in a region of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for protection between Australia and New Zealand highlights the need for swifter government action to protect the ocean, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.

Tesserent Cyber Solutions by Thales Australia has been recognised as a key Microsoft Solution Partner in security, Azure infrastructure and modern work.

The ACCC response to the latest draft of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code validates “long-held consumer concerns” about the suitability of self-regulation to protect telecommunications consumers, according to the peak body for consumer representation in communications.

Australian Government agencies can access the Rapid7 Insight Platform to keep pace with dynamic cloud environments and tackle an expanding attack surface

COMPANY NEWS: Rapid7, a leader in extended risk and threat detection, has announced the successful completion of an Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment to the PROTECTED Level for key solutions within the Rapid7 Insight Platform.

GUEST OPINION:  Prepaid cards are convenient and safe alternatives to carrying cash or writing checks. They are easy to use, and provide users with a more secure way of making payments. Prepaid cards also help users better manage their money, as they can set spending limits and keep track of their spending.

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT:  Coveware by Veeam will bring industry-leading cyber-extortion incident response services and proactive enterprise preparedness to Veeam’s existing ransomware protection and recovery capabilities. Coveware will offer forensics and remediation capabilities through the Veeam Data Platform, as well as proactive services to Veeam Cyber Secure customers

Microsoft 365 Suite is widely used, offering a range of applications to meet various needs. Protecting the data within Office 365 applications is important, and businesses need a robust backup plan to safeguard critical data against accidental data deletion, security threats, and ensure business continuity and compliance.

Enterprise microsegmentation company, ColorTokens, has announced the appointment of Amol Kulkarni to its Board of Advisors.

Operational technology (OT) and IoT security company Nozomi Networks has appointed Kevin Isaac as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

More than four in five (82%) of Australia’s higher education institutions are lagging behind on basic cybersecurity measures, leaving more than 1.5 million students and staff at an increased risk of email-based impersonation attacks, according to new research by one cybersecurity and compliance company.

Simply moving to the cloud is so last decade. Today it’s all about maximising resilience and controlling costs with a multi-cloud strategy, with organisations increasingly spreading business functions across two or more cloud service providers.

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Rubrik Security Cloud now more accessible to Australia’s Federal Government agencies

GUEST OPINION by Richard Sorosina, CTSO ANZ at Qualys:  Reflecting on the past year, we've witnessed a notable transformation in how organisations perceive and prioritise their cybersecurity strategies, largely driven by evolving perspectives on its significance, impact and value it has from a business perspective, compounded by the influence of government-led legislations that emphasize compliance.

Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announced it is providing expanded security services for a leading Asia-Pacific government office that is chartered to oversee its nation’s information technology infrastructure and services.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month has kicked off, and with the continued rise in cyberthreats worldwide, for businesses to help protect their assets, they need a fail-proof security architecture, and the expert insights and partner to help stay ahead of bad actors, according to Verizon Communications.

GUEST OPINION: Cyber security is a global problem and governments all over the world are concerned about the impact on businesses and their critical infrastructure. Supply chain attacks are on the rise and AI technology is only helping to make these cyberattacks more sophisticated and damaging.