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Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms
Firewalls

Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms

Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Physical Security

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk
Digital Transformation

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Varonis launches unified identity protection platform
Data Protection

Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations
Software-as-a-Service

AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Data Protection

Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region

Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
Risk & Compliance

New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks

Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Digital Transformation

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky

Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
Data Protection

UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits

UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
Digital Transformation

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow

More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia
Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
Security Information and Event Management

AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption

The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
DevOps

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025