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Preemptive cybersecurity to reach 50% of IT security spend by 2030
Data Protection

Preemptive cybersecurity to reach 50% of IT security spend by 2030

Preemptive cybersecurity is set to command 50% of IT security spend by 2030, driven by AI and machine learning to counter rising cyber threats, says Gartner.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue
Security Information and Event Management

How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal
Digital Transformation

Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal

Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Gallagher & Advancis unify security to boost control & flexibility
Hyperscale

Gallagher & Advancis unify security to boost control & flexibility

Gallagher Security and Advancis have partnered to unify security management, integrating Command Centre and WinGuard for enhanced control and flexibility.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list
Private Cloud

Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list

Claroty has been named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 list for the fourth year, highlighting its leadership in cloud-based cyber-physical systems security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world
Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

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Critical Infrastructure stories

Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
LastPass achieves IRAP PROTECTED status to support Australian agencies
Data Protection

LastPass achieves IRAP PROTECTED status to support Australian agencies

LastPass has earned IRAP PROTECTED status, enabling its cloud platform to support Australian government agencies with high-standard identity and access management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts
Physical Security

CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts

Nearly half of global CPS security professionals report rising cyber risks amid economic, geopolitical instability and supply chain shifts, Claroty research shows.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher
ADT

Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher

Matt Butts, with 25 years in security, is appointed Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher Security to lead growth across North, Central and South America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence
Privileged Access Management

Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence

Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Digital Transformation

Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
GovWare 2025 gathers experts in Singapore to tackle AI risks
Digital Transformation

GovWare 2025 gathers experts in Singapore to tackle AI risks

GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 experts this October to address AI risks and evolving cybersecurity challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips
Encryption

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods as executive chair to scale its chip-sized quantum key distribution products, boosting quantum-safe communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025