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BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Malware

Dragos launches enhanced platform for OT threat detection

Dragos launches an enhanced platform for OT cybersecurity, offering better visibility, asset management, and threat detection amid rising industrial cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Disaster Recovery

Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

EduTech

KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure

A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Nozomi Networks & SEL partnership to boost cybersecurity

Nozomi Networks and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories partner to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, offering advanced threat detection and compliance support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Mobile Device Management

Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

IoT Security

Nozomi Networks & SEL strengthen cybersecurity partnership

Nozomi Networks partners with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for cybersecurity software integration, enhancing security for critical infrastructure industries globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Ransomware

Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.

By Bob Palmer • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys

Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Mobile Device Management

Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks

Verizon's 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024

Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT security platform to combat rising cyber risks

Fortinet strengthens OT security platform with enhanced capabilities to combat rising cyber risks in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

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Risk & Compliance

Cyber-attack on Transport for London raises urgent cybersecurity concerns

A cyber-attack on Transport for London has raised serious security concerns. Experts warn of data risks and call for thorough post-incident assessments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Storage

NetApp enhances IT infrastructure for Semyung University

NetApp partners with Semyung University and KL Information and Communication to revolutionise the university's IT infrastructure, enhancing data security, storage, and performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Data Protection

Logpoint partners with Advitum to bolster Swedish cybersecurity

Logpoint and Advitum join forces to improve Swedish cybersecurity, aiming to provide enhanced protection, threat detection, and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

IoT Security

Claroty names Nick Haan as new Field CTO for Strategic Partners

Claroty appoints Nick Haan, former Nozomi Networks Field CTO, as Field CTO for Strategic Partners to drive growth in the EMEA region amidst booming revenues.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

Claroty appoints Logan & Gidley as EMEA chief technology officers

Claroty appoints Matt Logan and Elliot Gidley as Field CTOs for EMEA to bolster CPS security amidst growing infrastructure complexities, driving customer-focused strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Data Analytics

CSIRO & Google join forces to secure Australian infrastructure

CSIRO and Google have announced a partnership to enhance the security of Australia's critical infrastructure by tackling software supply chain vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024