Global Stories

High-Profile Attacks Improve Cyber Hygiene—But Not Enough

87% of Australian workers have improved their cyber hygiene, but threats remain, with fake logistics companies the most common source of scams.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2023

Cybersecurity

CybeReady Strengthens Presence in DACH Region-– appoints Dirk Rausse as Regional Sales Director

CybeReady has appointed Dirk Rausse as the Regional Sales Director for DACH region to expand partner operations for its security training solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence

As the region's largest and most digitally mature market, Australia seeing common threats in greater numbers is by no means surprising.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Supply Chain

More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months

Nearly 80% of Singapore's chief information security officers feel at risk of a cyber attack, according to a report by Proofpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023

Malware

Proofpoint opens Australia data centres for data protection

With this investment, Proofpoint customers in Australia are better equipped to comply with local data sovereignty regulations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint announces acquisition of ITDR firm Illusive

Identity Threat Detection and Response technology extends Proofpoint's people-centric security vision to thwart identity-based breaches, including ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Ransomware

Cybersecurity landscape looking turbulent in 2023

This has been another extremely busy year for CISOs, with cyber attacks pummelling organisations across the globe.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022

Internet of Things

Building on the 'Essential Eight' with a people-centric approach to cybersecurity

Organisations often combat threats by placing too much emphasis on technology alone and too little emphasis on people and their behaviour.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Data Protection

Insider threats cannot be eliminated but zero-trust can limit the damage

According to a Ponemon Institute study conducted, insider threats have increased in both frequency and cost over the past two years.

By Alex Lei • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Supply Chain

Australian board members lag behind cybersecurity maturity

Australian board members significantly lag behind global counterparts in cybersecurity maturity, according to a new report from Proofpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

EduTech

Joshua Goodman named Regional Sales Manager

Varonis appoints Joshua Goodman as Regional Sales Manager for NSW, QLD, ACT, and NZ. He brings a decade of experience in B2B software account management.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022

Phishing

Research shows importance of people-centric security

Organisations need to be more cognisant of such malicious attacks, and build better cybersecurity posture from a people-centric standpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022

Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches Intelligent Compliance Platform

Proofpoint has announced the launch of its Intelligent Compliance Platform, offering enterprises modern regulatory compliance safeguards.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022

Cloud Security

Organisations struggling to secure new cloud environments

Proofpoint study reveals organisations struggling to secure new cloud environments and adapt their security strategy to evolving threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022

Pluralsight

Proofpoint appoints Evan Dumas as vice president of the Southeast Asia & Korea region

Proofpoint appoints Evan Dumas as VP for Southeast Asia & Korea to lead the company's business growth in the region and cybersecurity solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2022

Phishing

Top universities lagging on basic cybersecurity - report

Universities in Australia, the US and the UK are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, creating higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Email Security

Australians hit hard by online scams and fraud this year

The Government has boosted its funding to combat online scams and fraud, as Australians have now lost almost AUD $200 million to scammers this year alone.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023