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Kyndryl launches quantum-safe security risk assessment
Firewalls

Kyndryl launches quantum-safe security risk assessment

Kyndryl has launched a Quantum Safe Assessment service to help enterprises map cryptographic risk and plan migration to post-quantum security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings
Smart Cities

Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings

Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents

AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants
Smart Cities

Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world
Data Protection

2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world

In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.

By Jeffrey Kok • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT
IoT Security

AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT

AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts
Firewalls

Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts

In 2026, IT channel partners will shift towards strategic advisory roles, guiding clients on AI adoption, integrated security, and OT compliance amid evolving demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents

CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte Agentic SOAR and new AI agents, enhancing real-time cyber defence and visibility across IT, cloud, and OT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT
Unified Communications

Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT

Corsha and Dragos have partnered to enhance operational technology security by integrating machine identity verification with advanced threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security
Firewalls

Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Malware

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list
Private Cloud

Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list

Claroty has been named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 list for the fourth year, highlighting its leadership in cloud-based cyber-physical systems security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security

Trend Micro launches AI-powered Digital Twin technology to help enterprises predict and simulate cyber threats, enhancing security without risking production systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

OT security stories

ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids
IoT Security

ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids

Slovenia's transmission operator ELES has joined ENCS to boost cyber defences and enhance the security of Europe's interconnected power grids.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Claroty earns AWS recognition for OT security in manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Claroty earns AWS recognition for OT security in manufacturing

Claroty has gained AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for its xDome platform, boosting OT security for manufacturers amid rising digital risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark
Endpoint Protection

Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark

Aurora Endpoint Security achieved 100% malware protection in tests, offering strong defence with low CPU use and AI features on Windows 11 devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025