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Britons back tougher rules on tech supplier dependence
Data sovereignty

Britons back tougher rules on tech supplier dependence

Most Britons want government contracts to favour resilient, switchable systems, as 69% call digital sovereignty a national security issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
ThreatAware launches Dimension for governed security apps
Risk & Compliance

ThreatAware launches Dimension for governed security apps

Security teams are increasingly using AI to build internal tools, but many still lack approval and audit controls, prompting ThreatAware's new platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Global Stories

Data Security stories

Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence
Virtual Private Networks

Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence

Poorly trained staff are wasting time and risking sensitive data as organisations rush to adopt AI without basic governance in place.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Today
Nol8 launches AI data plane for enterprise controls
Data governance

Nol8 launches AI data plane for enterprise controls

Businesses using autonomous AI agents may be able to tighten data controls as Nol8 says its platform blocks sensitive information at machine speed.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Hands-on review: Kensington High Clarity Privacy Screen Filter
Data Protection

Hands-on review: Kensington High Clarity Privacy Screen Filter

Useful for working in public, the filter blocks side glances well, but its awkward fit and dimmer screen make it a hard sell for daily use.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Today
BlackFog warns approved AI tools expose sensitive data
Data Loss Prevention

BlackFog warns approved AI tools expose sensitive data

Nearly half of security leaders have seen sensitive data exposed via AI tools, with most incidents linked to company-approved services, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
SoftwareOne raises full-year margin guidance above 24%
Digital Transformation

SoftwareOne raises full-year margin guidance above 24%

Higher third-quarter revenue and CHF 85 million of realised cost synergies prompted the Swiss software group to lift its 2026 margin outlook above 24%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia cyber attacks rise 39% as ransomware grows
Ransomware

Australia cyber attacks rise 39% as ransomware grows

Ransomware claims hit a record 1,063 victims in October, even as Australian organisations still faced 2,117 cyber attacks a week, up 39% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms
Data Analytics

Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms

The update aims to help large firms use AI for longer-running work without exposing sensitive data, while keeping every action auditable.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Data quality and governance lead AI investment priorities in ANZ
Data Protection

Data quality and governance lead AI investment priorities in ANZ

The vast majority of ANZ firms are still struggling to prove AI pays off, with many lacking budgets, governance and reliable data foundations.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Yesterday
Shifting Enterprise Security from Reactive Defence to Proactive Resilience
Hybrid Cloud

Shifting Enterprise Security from Reactive Defence to Proactive Resilience

Singapore firms are facing mounting losses from security gaps, with 71% hit by a major incident in the past year, the report says.

By Hiroshi Yokota • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Data Security stories

Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work
Phishing

Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work

Nearly half of Canadian office workers have never been briefed on safe AI use, even as 71% say they have increased it over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training
Email Security

Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training

Nearly half of office staff are using AI at work without employer training, leaving companies exposed to data leaks and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations
Malware

File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations

The average breach cost of USD $2.2 million underlines why many firms may be underestimating their file security gaps, the survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian firms see AI returns but readiness lags
Digital Transformation

Australian firms see AI returns but readiness lags

Yet governance, cyber and workforce readiness are lagging as most firms push AI beyond pilots, Kyndryl research finds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
AMD chips power Google Cloud's confidential TPU 8tx
Encryption

AMD chips power Google Cloud's confidential TPU 8tx

The move gives businesses running sensitive AI workloads hardware-enforced protection for prompts, model weights and intermediate data in Google Cloud.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Interactive hosts Dicker Data Cisco AI kit in Sydney
Storage

Interactive hosts Dicker Data Cisco AI kit in Sydney

Partners can now trial private AI workloads locally as the hosted kit helps them assess compliance, latency and sovereignty before production.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today