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Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience
Data Protection

Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience

Commvault, under new Asia VP Michel Borst, sets sights on cyber resilience, leveraging a legacy of data protection against escalating cyber threats in Asia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Trustifi enhances cybersecurity in Australia with new geofencing capabilities
Encryption

Trustifi enhances cybersecurity in Australia with new geofencing capabilities

Trustifi has introduced geofencing capabilities to expand its MSSP offerings in Australia, complying with nationwide regulations; the AI-powered email security solutions take a robust stand against emerging cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Multi-factor authentication

Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience

Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.

By Nathan Wenzler • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
DevOps

Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments

Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers

Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Radware introduces cybersecurity model to boost MSSP revenue streams
Firewalls

Radware introduces cybersecurity model to boost MSSP revenue streams

Radware's new business model offers innovative network and application security services to MSSPs, providing fresh revenue streams and business growth opportunities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
Malware

Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals

40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Coalition predicts 25% surge in cyber vulnerabilities for 2024
Ransomware

Coalition predicts 25% surge in cyber vulnerabilities for 2024

Cyber-insurance provider, Coalition, forecasts a 25% increase in cyber vulnerabilities in 2024, in its just released Cyber Threat Index, warning businesses to prepare for an escalating digital risk landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Earnix welcomes Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer
DevOps

Earnix welcomes Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer

Earnix bolsters cybersecurity with appointment of Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer, leveraging his two-decade experience to fortify the firm's security strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
ManageEngine unveils machine learning feature in Log360 for rapid breach response
Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine unveils machine learning feature in Log360 for rapid breach response

ManageEngine has launched a machine learning-based exploit triad analytics feature in its Log360 solution to hasten response to security breaches, offering enterprises improved visibility into users, entities and processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Malware

Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023

Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Check Point unveils 2024 Security Report, highlighting AI's role in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point unveils 2024 Security Report, highlighting AI's role in cybersecurity

Check Point's 2024 Security Report unveils a 90% increase in ransomware attacks and the vital role AI is playing in countering these evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
IT professionals feel ill-prepared for emerging threats
Cloud Security

IT professionals feel ill-prepared for emerging threats

Survey reveals IT and security professionals feel ill-prepared to tackle emerging threats, stressing the need for improved visibility in cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

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UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024