Tag: cyber security

Absolute Software offers 90 days of free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs 1 Comment

Absolute Software, an enterprise cyber resilience company, has announced its commitment to offering free support and product licenses for a period of 90 days. This offer is aimed at organizations facing the impact of the recently reported Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure Zero Days vulnerabilities. These cyber threat vulnerabilities have the potential to…

Tech

Dynatrace uncovers data observability for AI-powered business analytics

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs 2 Comments

Dynatrace, a prominent name in unified observability and security, introduces new artificial intelligence (AI) data observation capabilities to its analytics and automation platform. The new feature, called Dynatrace Data Observability, will use the data in Dynatrace to support the Davis AI platform engine, effectively eliminating false alarms and providing reliable business analysis and automation. Dynatrace…

Tech

The Role of Privileged Access Management in Achieving Robust Cybersecurity

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs 1 Comment

Of all the cybersecurity threats facing businesses today, an increasing number involve digital identity abuse. Stolen credentials allow cybercriminals to gain access to underlying systems where they can cause breaches and damage or steal valuable data. According to an IBM research report, the top five attacks reported by businesses involve the use of identity or…

Tech

Strategic Ally in the Core Eight of Cyber Resilience

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs 1 Comment

Today, businesses and government agencies face a growing tide of cyber threats that are growing in sophistication and severity. This includes attacks on critical infrastructure, new variants of ransomware, and phishing messages that are nearly impossible to distinguish from authentic communications. The Australian Signals Directorate has contributed to strengthening the cyber resilience of Australian organizations…

Tech

Australian businesses have called for stronger defenses ahead of Safer Internet Day

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs No Comments

As Safer Internet Day approaches, Australian businesses are being urged to improve their defenses against cyber threats. Reuben Koh, director of security technology and APJ strategy at Akamai, suggests that as the Internet becomes an integral part of everyday life, an increase in cyber threats is inevitable. “The world is shrinking and more connected than…

Finance, Tech

Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber skills gap

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 iFreshBriefs 1 Comment

The latest figures on the shortage of cybersecurity professionals make for grim reading. The global cybersecurity workforce gap has reached an all-time high of four million people, a 12.6% increase compared to 2022 – and that includes almost 28,000 roles in Australia. That’s 28,000 cyber security professionals needed across Australia to protect businesses and their…

Tech

Agents, Insurers navigate a volatile cyber market amid changing threats

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 iFreshBriefs No Comments

Navigating the volatile cyber insurance market, insurers face a challenging environment of rapid growth, unpredictable threats, and unsustainable pricing models. According to a report by Risk Placement Services (RPS), the cyber insurance market is experiencing rapid growth and volatility, with the cycle between hard and soft markets much more compressed than other types of insurance….

Insurance

Global Ransomware Attacks to Break Records in 2023 – Report

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 iFreshBriefs No Comments

Activity exceeded the total recorded in 2022 by 68% Insurance news (Cyber Security) Ransomware activity for 2023 surpassed the total seen in 2022 by 68%, according to a report from Corvus Insurance (Corvus), a cyber underwriter. The Corvus Q4 2023 Ransomware Report found that ransomware attacks occurred at a record pace during 2023. It…

Insurance, Tech

Cloud Security Implication and Effects in 2024

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 iFreshBriefs 1 Comment

In the ever-changing field of cybersecurity, where innovation and uncertainty intersect, 2023 was nothing short of chaotic. As the dark background of AI-powered threats emerges and court rulings redefine the consequences of security failures, the security industry is at a pivotal moment. CISO faces jail time. The SolarWinds decision and the Uber breach have already…

Tech

Check Point Launches Quantum Spark to Increase Cyber Security for SMBs

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 iFreshBriefs No Comments

Check Point Software Technologies announced the launch of its Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, the company’s latest generation of firewalls for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These new security gateways have been designed to provide optimized network security, combining touchless provisioning, advanced cloud management, and automated threat management capabilities in a package designed for mid-sized…

Insurance, Tech