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IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading

Women in cybersecurity are crucial for creating innovative security solutions, effectively tackling digital threats, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Exclusive: David Nuti reveals how Extreme Networks is driving AI-powered security innovation
IoT Security

Exclusive: David Nuti reveals how Extreme Networks is driving AI-powered security innovation

David Nuti of Extreme Networks discusses how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, streamlining security strategies for businesses amid growing digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
Firewalls

Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board
Physical Security

artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board

Artius.iD has appointed Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors, aiming to bolster cybersecurity for global financial institutions amid rising digital threats.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report
Generative AI

Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report

A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Unified Communications

Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers

Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ
Encryption

Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ

As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure

The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2025
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Malware

Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
EduTech

Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Threats stories

Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
Malware

Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance
Cybersecurity

43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance

A study by Orange Cyberdefense reveals that 43% of UK financial services will fail to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act as it takes effect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
EU's DORA act poses challenges & opportunities for finance
Unified Communications

EU's DORA act poses challenges & opportunities for finance

The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act, effective from 17th January, presents both hurdles and opportunities for the financial sector, say industry leaders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Netwrix unveils new features in their 1Secure platform
Firewalls

Netwrix unveils new features in their 1Secure platform

Netwrix has unveiled its latest security platform update, Netwrix 1Secure, enhancing data protection in both cloud and on-premises environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Rising cybercrime in Australia prompts better cyber hygiene
Malware

Rising cybercrime in Australia prompts better cyber hygiene

Rising cybercrime in Australia, with incidents every six minutes, is pushing businesses to adopt better cyber hygiene to protect against financial losses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Email Security

Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024