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Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security
Firewalls

Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security

Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Revyz unveils malware scanning & enhanced data protection features
Malware

Revyz unveils malware scanning & enhanced data protection features

Revyz unveils innovative malware scanning tool in its award-winning product range, boosting cyber security for Atlassian cloud users while introducing new data protection measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Akamai introduces Guardicore Platform to combat rising ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Akamai introduces Guardicore Platform to combat rising ransomware attacks

Akamai Technologies' revolutionary security platform, Akamai Guardicore, combines Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, offering robust defense against relentless ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
Firewalls

Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations

Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
Ransomware

Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report

Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
Cloud Security

Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions

London-based Cado Security and cloud security provider Wiz announce a strategic partnership to enhance cloud risk reduction and forensic investigation efficiency for mutual customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Titans of Tech - Mike East of Cado Security
Unified Communications

Titans of Tech - Mike East of Cado Security

Mike East, VP of International Sales at Cado Security, leads the charge in revolutionising cloud-based digital forensics with AI and automation to combat cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Report finds 90% of cyber attacks in 2023 exploited RDP
Firewalls

Report finds 90% of cyber attacks in 2023 exploited RDP

Sophos reports the abuse of Remote Desktop Protocol in 90% of cyber attacks in 2023, marking the highest level of RDP misuse since 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Cloudflare & Booz Allen unite to bolster cyber attack response
Ransomware

Cloudflare & Booz Allen unite to bolster cyber attack response

Cloudflare partners with Booz Allen Hamilton to boost cyber incident response with 'Under Attack as a Service' (UAaaS), providing a novel 30-day rapid DDoS mitigation solution to enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Trustwave launches Threat Intelligence as a Service for businesses
Cybersecurity

Trustwave launches Threat Intelligence as a Service for businesses

Trustwave has introduced Threat Intelligence as a Service (TIaaS), a proactive tool in cybersecurity to provide businesses with actionable, personalised threat intelligence.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
Firewalls

How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses

To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.

By George Moawad • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
DevOps

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Beyond the CVE: Illuminating inherent security issues in device configuration
Network Infrastructure

Beyond the CVE: Illuminating inherent security issues in device configuration

Beyond the CVE addresses how neglecting device misconfigurations can exacerbate vulnerabilities and risk breaches, demanding constant scrutiny and remediation.

By Matt Malarkey • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Ransomware

Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study

Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education
Firewalls

Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education

Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to provide free cybersecurity education to 100 Year 10 female students; the initiative aims to inspire careers in cybersecurity and bridge the gender gap in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
Firewalls

Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions

Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024