About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
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devops
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cloud security
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iam
The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
This month
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.
Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform
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data integration
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financial services
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apis
Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.
Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
Last month
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
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gaming
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights
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data analytics
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cloud security
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xdr
Lionfish launches Aquarium, an AI-driven platform delivering real-time competitive intelligence to boost business insights globally and speed up market analysis.
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
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siem
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soc
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edr
Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams’ speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.
Majority unprepared for quantum computing’s security risks
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
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recruitment
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startup ecosystem
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employment
Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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malware
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it training
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phishing
Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
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storage
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes
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erp
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ai
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modernisation
Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
Last month
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uc
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cleantech
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video conferencing
Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms
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partner programmes
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youtube
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facebook
Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.