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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA team up for AI-powered cybersecurity
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ai
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cybersecurity
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crowdstrike
CrowdStrike and NVIDIA are collaborating to bolster AI-powered security on CrowdStrike's Falcon XDR platform. The alliance will harness NVIDIA’s GPU-optimised AI to enhance threat detection and defence, aiding in faster breach prevention.
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Big move for Google Cloud with launch of Security Command Center Enterprise
Yesterday
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multi-cloud
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cloud security
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devsecops
Google Cloud has launched the Security Command Center Enterprise, a first-of-its-kind cloud risk management solution that integrates cloud security and enterprise security operations while using advanced AI and Mandiant's threat intelligence to optimise multi-cloud protections.
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How to Prepare for a Surge in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks
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collaboration
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deloitte
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threat intelligence
Businesses are bracing for a rise in supply-chain cyberattacks, driven by increased digital interconnectedness and evolving threats, with strategies including proactive threat detection and third-party assessments.
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Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education
Last week
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network security
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soc
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physical security
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.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Last week
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malware
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siem
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ueba
Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
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siem
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xdr
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offensive security
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.
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BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast
Last week
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cybersecurity
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avast
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threat intelligence
After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
Last week
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cloud security
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aws
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threat intelligence
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.
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Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Last week
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ai
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ransomware
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fortinet
Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.
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Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
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malware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.
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BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology
Last week
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
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managed services
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russia
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hackers
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection
This month
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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new solutions
Montreal's cybersecurity firm, Flare, launches a proactive solution, the Supply Chain Ransomware Exposure Monitoring, to combat escalating ransomware threats within organisational supply chains.
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Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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public sector
Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.
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I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Last month
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breach prevention
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data breach
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.
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Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security
Last month
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ransomware
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ai
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threat intelligence
Cyber-plans to tackle escalating AI threats to national security spotlighted at Parliament Street think tank's summit.
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Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
Last month
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
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firewall
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Last month
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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.
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Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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microsoft
Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.
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Technical debt hindering digital transition in EMEA, says Red Hat survey
Last month
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firewall
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Red Hat's Global Tech Trends survey reveals technical debt as the main barrier to digital transformation in EMEA, further exacerbated by notable talent gaps and cloud tech concerns.
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Sophos launches 24/7 operational support to MSPs, partners
Last month
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firewall
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managed services
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network security
Sophos has unveiled its Partner Care programme, a new expansion to provide 24/7 operational support and non-sales related assistance to partners.
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Vectra AI & Gigamon partner for hybrid cloud security solution
Last month
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cloud services
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devops
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public cloud
Vectra AI and Gigamon partner to offer AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) for large enterprises across hybrid cloud environments, enhancing observability and threat detection.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
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ai
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ncc group
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financial institutions
Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.