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Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover
Data Protection

Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover

CyberCatch's continuous compliance tools will be folded into Datavault AI's data platforms if the all-cash deal wins approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cequence Platform 9.0 adds AI assistant for API security
Data Protection

Cequence Platform 9.0 adds AI assistant for API security

Customers can now query and act on API security data in plain English, but every change still needs human approval before it is applied.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
FlowForma launches FlowAssure for vendor risk checks
Software-as-a-Service

FlowForma launches FlowAssure for vendor risk checks

Vendor reviews could be cut from days to minutes as the new AI tool centralises evidence and automates lower-risk approvals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
Unified Communications

Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits

Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
Software-as-a-Service

Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security

Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images
Data Protection

Commvault launches secure cloud solution with CIS images

Commvault has launched an innovative solution with CIS-hardened images for cloud deployment, enhancing security and compliance across major platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Thales introduces Passwordless 360 for enterprise security
Storage

Thales introduces Passwordless 360 for enterprise security

Thales launches Passwordless 360, a password-free authentication system aimed at enhancing security, reducing costs, and boosting user adoption across organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Cybersecurity

Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024

In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

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National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) stories

AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge
Disaster Recovery

AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge

Average cybercrime losses for large Australian businesses jumped as AI-enabled attacks became a bigger worry than privacy for many boards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ransomware victims surge to 7,551 as attacks fragment
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware victims surge to 7,551 as attacks fragment

Ransomware attacks spread through vendor systems and AI-aided tactics, leaving 7,551 publicly disclosed victims in the latest 12-month period.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Cyber resilience priorities diverge sharply across sectors
Privileged Access Management

Cyber resilience priorities diverge sharply across sectors

Critical infrastructure and healthcare lag peers on basic cyber controls, leaving essential services more exposed than financial firms and technology groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise
Digital Transformation

Wavestone finds AI security gap as cyber attacks rise

Only 10% of large organisations have defences against AI-specific attacks, even as the UK sees four nationally significant cyber incidents a week.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Borderless CS, CyberYouth Australia partner for cyber defence
Semiconductors

Borderless CS, CyberYouth Australia partner for cyber defence

Borderless CS will manage CyberYouth Australia's 24/7 cyber defence, boosting security and training future cybersecurity professionals in a new partnership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses

Arctic Wolf's Cyber JumpStart Portal is now available to businesses of all sizes. It offers free tools to manage cyber risk and enhance insurability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Expel unveils updated cybersecurity toolkit aligning with NIST CSF 2.0
Cybersecurity

Expel unveils updated cybersecurity toolkit aligning with NIST CSF 2.0

Expel has updated its toolkit for the newly released NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, aiming to assist security officers in more effectively evaluating their cybersecurity positions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
RSM and MyCISO work to redefine the cybersecurity landscape
Partner Programmes

RSM and MyCISO work to redefine the cybersecurity landscape

RSM Australia has formed a strategic alliance with Australian start-up, MyCISO, to provide its security platform to mid-market businesses across Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023