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Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

3 days ago
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Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.
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Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

4 days ago
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Orro launches AI-driven CTEM service to help Australian firms cut through vulnerability noise and prioritise exposures by business risk.
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Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams

4 days ago
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Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
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Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks

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Avocado urges Australian firms to tighten repository security as the ACSC reissues a high alert on active supply chain attacks and secrets sprawl.
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Google links axios attack to suspected North Korean actor

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Google says the axios npm supply chain attack was linked to suspected North Korean actor UNC1069, raising fears for Australian and New Zealand firms.
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Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems

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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
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Infotrust buys Catalyst Cyber in AUD $5m federal push

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Infotrust to acquire Canberra cyber firm Catalyst Cyber in an AUD $5m deal, fast-tracking access to high-assurance federal government work.
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Cellebrite seeks IRAP review for Guardian cloud tool

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Cellebrite has submitted its Guardian cloud evidence platform for IRAP assessment, targeting stricter use by Australian security agencies.
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SentinelOne names Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president

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SentinelOne appoints Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president to drive cyber growth in government, critical infrastructure and AI security.
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Making cyber threat intelligence work: closing the intelligence paradox

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Businesses must turn generic cyber threat data into tailored, actionable intelligence or risk paying more for security that feels no safer.
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Datadog flags rising DevSecOps risk from ageing code

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Datadog warns 87% of organisations run software with exploitable flaws as ageing code, fast releases and automation amplify DevSecOps risk.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.
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Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
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Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.
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Why Australia must aim higher on the Essential Eight

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Australia's Essential Eight has become the cyber benchmark, but clinging to basic compliance leaves organisations exposed to identity-led threats.
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Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
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FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
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Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Australia's critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.
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New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Baidam urges Australian firms to strengthen supply chain security with a new five-pillar framework amid rising third-party data breaches.