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Claroty expands into APJ region with new headquarters
Cybersecurity

Claroty expands into APJ region with new headquarters

Claroty opens new Singapore office as it experiences rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region, doubling its client base and achieving 250% revenue growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch

New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure on the rise
DataCentre infrastructure

Security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure on the rise

Vulnerability disclosures in industrial control systems have surged as cyber attacks on critical infrastructure raise security concerns, says Claroty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust on securing critical infrastructure
Privileged Access Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust on securing critical infrastructure

In TechDay's second IT Jam with BeyondTrust, we speak to the company's sales engineer Scott Hesford about critical infrastructure and how best to secure it.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Claroty raises $140m, marks largest investment ever for the sector
Firewalls

Claroty raises $140m, marks largest investment ever for the sector

Claroty raises $140m in funding round to meet growing demand for industrial and critical infrastructure cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure
Cloud Security

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure

Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
How organisations can extract value from IT investments with Living Systems
Digital Transformation

How organisations can extract value from IT investments with Living Systems

Organizations are struggling to extract value from their technological investments, but Accenture's new Living Systems approach aims to change that.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
RedEye Apps integrates with Microsoft to keep critical infrastructure running
Microsoft

RedEye Apps integrates with Microsoft to keep critical infrastructure running

Queensland's RedEye Apps has partnered with Microsoft to enhance safety and efficiency for critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021

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Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic
Risk & Compliance

Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic

Clear, up-to-date Covid-19 protocols have helped construction firms keep working safely through Alert Level changes, industry leaders say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4
Supply Chain

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Secolve and SecurityGate.io tackle CI compliance in Australian first
Partner Programmes

Secolve and SecurityGate.io tackle CI compliance in Australian first

Secolve and SecurityGate.io partner in Australian first to help businesses comply with new critical infrastructure legislation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?
Risk & Compliance

Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?

Older spans are under fresh scrutiny as Australasia’s 57,000-plus bridges face heavier traffic, climate stress and overdue maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Wastewater infrastructure vulnerable to climate change
Risk & Compliance

Wastewater infrastructure vulnerable to climate change

Health and sanitation in many communities could be put at risk as sea-level rise and heavier rain strain wastewater systems.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?
Data Privacy

Who should be first in line for Covid vaccine?

The model could help authorities prioritise scarce doses by targeting places visited by likely superspreaders, researchers say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020