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Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards

The recognition underscores growing demand for managed security providers that can integrate with existing tools and improve response times for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
CrowdStrike & HCLTech launch continuous threat service
Data Protection

CrowdStrike & HCLTech launch continuous threat service

Enterprise security teams will get round-the-clock prioritisation of vulnerabilities as the partners aim to speed remediation across cloud, identity and data systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware
Data Protection

Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

Ransomware is exposing backup gaps that can leave firms unable to restore critical services quickly enough to meet regulators’ deadlines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Firewalls

Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks
Storage

Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks

Rising cloud adoption is leaving Australian and New Zealand firms exposed to credential abuse, misconfigurations and costly automated attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance
Disaster Recovery

Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance

Rising cyber losses are leaving small firms exposed, with only about 10% of SMEs worldwide covered despite claims support that can cover 70% of costs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience
Disaster Recovery

Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to see outages hit revenue, with 52% reporting direct top-line damage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Commvault adds threat-hunting tools to backup scans
Data Protection

Commvault adds threat-hunting tools to backup scans

Existing Threat Scan customers get new free tools to spot ransomware in backups before restoration, reducing the risk of reinfecting production systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day
Data Protection

OpenText & Proofpoint urge backup tests on World Backup Day

Untested restore drills could leave firms facing longer outages, lost revenue and reputational damage when ransomware or system failures hit.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era
Data Protection

Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era

Rising data volumes and AI are forcing Australian firms to cut storage waste, tighten governance and test backups before breaches hit.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head
Firewalls

Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

The move comes as cyber security scrutiny grows, with Fleming tasked with sharpening how Kordia explains its role in keeping New Zealand connected.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

Many firms still lack recoverable copies of critical data as ransomware increasingly targets cloud and SaaS systems, experts warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Firewalls

Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market

Japan’s industrial operators face rising cyber risk as Dragos formalises local leadership with a first Country Manager appointment.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises
Data Protection

CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises

Rising ransomware and outage costs are pushing businesses to treat backup as a board-level priority, boosting demand for recovery services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
IoT Security

Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec

The wins bolster Eventus Security's standing as demand rises for outsourced cyber defence, with enterprises seeking round-the-clock threat response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps

Many firms still fail recovery tests, leaving cyber attacks or outages able to halt services and expose critical data.

By Stuart Dahlenburg • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
DevOps

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role

Demand for round-the-clock cyber defence is pushing Slipstream Cyber to strengthen its operations as attacks become faster and more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026