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OpenText launches AI cyber tools for Australian firms
Software-as-a-Service

OpenText launches AI cyber tools for Australian firms

Australian firms face rising cyber and compliance costs as OpenText adds tools to govern AI use, data access and application risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
CISOs shift from tech to boardroom risk, EC-Council says
Data Protection

CISOs shift from tech to boardroom risk, EC-Council says

Boards are valuing CISOs more for business risk, resilience and AI oversight than pure technical defence, a survey of 346 executives found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion

Outages are now costing Global 2000 firms USD $600 billion a year, as a single incident can wipe 3.4% off share prices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Origina launches OPTAS to protect unsupported software
Digital Transformation

Origina launches OPTAS to protect unsupported software

Enterprises running ageing systems may gain a safer alternative to patching, as the new service flags flaws before vendors disclose them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software-as-a-Service

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Telecom operators urged to rethink voice & security
Unified Communications

Telecom operators urged to rethink voice & security

Rising cyber risk and regulatory pressure are pushing telecom operators to harden voice services as enterprises shift calling into cloud platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs
Malware

Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand could cut the cost and complexity of cyber certification through a new channel-led package.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report
Software-as-a-Service

BeyondTrust named leader in KuppingerCole PAM report

The ranking underscores growing demand for tools that secure human, machine and AI identities across cloud and hybrid environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Data Protection

SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says

Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer
Phishing

IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer

Pressure is mounting on email security vendors as AI-driven phishing grows, and IRONSCALES has brought in a former Mimecast executive to help scale up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution
Data Protection

QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution

The ranking underscores rising demand for quantum-safe security as banks, governments and defence groups brace for future attacks on encrypted data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

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Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET
Data Protection

Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET

Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks
Malware

Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks

Many small firms cannot block the attack with email or antivirus tools because it tricks staff into running malicious commands themselves.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service
Data Protection

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service

Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Aon appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions
Data Protection

Aon appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions

Boards are under growing pressure to tackle ransomware and breaches as Aon expands its Australian cyber practice with a seasoned hire.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Baidam & AUSCERT sign Australia cybersecurity pact
Phishing

Baidam & AUSCERT sign Australia cybersecurity pact

The deal will pool threat intelligence, incident response and training as Australian organisations face rising phishing and fraud risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026