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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Quantum Computing

QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
Hyperscale

Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report

Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Nozomi Networks named Leader in Gartner's 2025 Quadrant
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks named Leader in Gartner's 2025 Quadrant

Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, marking a significant achievement in cyber-physical security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure

Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.

By Itay Ozery • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Ransomware

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation
Firewalls

India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation

India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz
Physical Security

Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz

Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost
Unified Communications

Schneider & Nozomi join forces for global security boost

Schneider Electric has partnered with Nozomi Networks to enhance global managed security services, focusing on critical sectors such as energy and water.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub
Firewalls

Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub

Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
Cybersecurity

Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024

Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Dismantling security councils exposes cyber vulnerabilities
Unified Communications

Dismantling security councils exposes cyber vulnerabilities

The recent federal decision to dismantle key security councils has triggered alarms about national cyber vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems are critical to fire protection in sensitive areas such as hospitals, museums and data centres
Data centers

Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems are critical to fire protection in sensitive areas such as hospitals, museums and data centres

Updated NFPA guidance now recognises a corrosion-control system that could cut failures and costly pipe replacements in dry sprinkler networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
CybExer joins European effort to secure space technology
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybExer joins European effort to secure space technology

CybExer Technologies has been appointed Key Technology Partner by the European Space Agency to develop a groundbreaking Space Cyber Range addressing rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Ransomware

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study

A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Ransomware

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025