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A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively
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A Managed Protection Service Suite helps MSPs scale their businesses efficiently while enhancing security and customer service for SMB clients.
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Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs
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Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles
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Arctic Wolf has doubled its ANZ partner network, naming REDD, CSW-IT, and Ethan Global as 2025 Partner of the Year award recipients.
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Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.
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SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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SonicWall launches a cybersecurity suite for MSPs featuring next-gen firewalls, cloud-native platform, managed services and a cyber warranty up to USD $2 million.
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The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Mon, 19th May 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
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Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.
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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
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Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
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Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
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Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Mon, 5th May 2025
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Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
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Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A CyberArk report reveals Australian firms face rising cyber risk as machine identities outnumber humans 79 to 1, yet many remain unsecured amid lagging priorities.
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Cyber Threat Insure launches new model for MSPs in Aust
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Cyber Threat Insure unveils a pioneering cyber liability insurance model for Managed Service Providers, with IT First Responder as its inaugural partner.
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Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Unified Security platform at Next 25
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud has unveiled Gus, an AI-driven Unified Security platform, at Next 25, aimed at helping security teams tackle evolving cyber threats.
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Chris Bell joins Sophos as Senior VP for Channel Alliances
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Sophos has appointed Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel Alliances, aiming to enhance partner relationships and channel strategy.
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N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
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SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.
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HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.