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GUEST RESEARCH:  More than half (54%) of Finance and Shared Services leaders are using AI for automating routine tasks but 60% say they are concerned with the current state of processes in their organisation may limit the value they can reach with AI.

With a market-leading +99% accuracy rate, Incode will play a key role in safeguarding Aussie minors on social media

GUEST RESEARCH:  When new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) emerge, cybercriminals inevitably look for ways to exploit its capabilities for malicious purposes. While most mainstream GenAI models have built-in safeguards to prevent misuse, Tenable Research has found that DeepSeek R1 can be tricked into generating malware, raising concerns about the security risks posed by AI-powered cybercrime.

GUEST OPINION:  Attacks on software supply chains are becoming an increasing concern for security teams around the world. These attacks can cause significant disruption or financial losses for those targeted.

GUEST RESEARCH:  Bitdefender has combined information from openly available sources (OSINT) – including news reports and research – with data we gather by analysing Data Leak Portals (DLPs), websites where ransomware groups post details about their victims to develop our March 2025 Threat Debrief. It’s important to remember that we can't independently verify all of these claims, but we can feel quite confident in the trends we see over time.

International Women’s Day, I’m reflecting on the transformative journey our team is on and the important role that all of us need to play in driving meaningful change and accelerating progress. Both personally and professionally, I've learned firsthand how both commitment and resilience are critical factors in shaping an inclusive culture—one that fosters remarkable team growth and innovation.

• 49% of Australian employers say job candidates are more demanding when it comes to salary this year compared to last year
• 79% of employees say it has become more challenging to negotiate a pay rise this year compared to last year, while 92% of workers plan to ask for a pay rise this year
• Workers want a pay rise to recognise they have consistently exceeded performance goals (38%), have taken on new projects and workload (37%) and to keep pace with the cost of living (31%)
• If an increase is not granted this year, 40% of employees will be patient and maintain a good work ethic but 38% of workers will look for a new job

GUEST OPINION by Robert Half: Sustained inflation and increasing responsibilities are driving growing demands for higher salaries this year but tech employees are finding it challenging to negotiate an increase in pay, the newly released Robert Half 2025 Salary Guide reveals.

GUEST RESEARCH:  Increasing CISO involvement in strategic decisions at the board level and improving legal support for cybersecurity staff among the corporate policy changes 

GUEST RESEARCH:  Report finds Australians use an average of 6.5 social media platforms per month, spending nearly two hours daily on social.

GUEST RESEARCH:  KFC, Guzman Y Gomez, Zambrero and Subway record the highest new store openings

According to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, over 351 million malware incidents have been recorded, emphasising the “growing cybersecurity threat” in Australia. 

COMPANY NEWS:  New Centre to Drive Innovation in Cyber Security Solutions, Strengthening Global Product Development & Talent Growth

COMPANY NEWS:  In rare five-year winning streak, Claroty xDome recognised by KLAS Research as highest-rated IoT security solution by healthcare customers

GUEST RESEARCH:  Three quarters (75%) of senior IT leaders globally feel they are not maximising the potential of their tech investments and 87% said they need to better understand how technologies are actually used across the business so they can make the right investment decisions.

GUEST RESEARCH:  The vast majority of enterprise leaders (89%) say it is crucial that AI has the context of how their business runs if it is going to deliver meaningful results and increase operational efficiency, according to the Celonis 2025 Process Optimisation Report.

Nutanix study reveals that GenAI is changing organisations priorities, with security and privacy being a primary concern

GUEST RESEACH:  “State of CPS Security 2025: OT Exposures” Reveals the OT Device Exposures Most Coveted for Exploitation by Adversaries

COMPANY NEWS:  Modern Revenue Lifecycle Management Platform Receives The Highest Score Possible (5 out of 5) in 16 out of 22 Criteria Analysing the Company’s Current Offering and Strategy 

Workers in Australia and around the world are expressing low levels of trust in their bosses’ ability to implement AI effectively, according to new research from Qualtrics.