About Shannon
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Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 19
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Survey shows low confidence in SaaS data protection strategies
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
A survey by Gatepoint Research reveals that only 28% of senior decision-makers are highly confident in their SaaS data protection amidst rising regulatory pressures.
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Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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transparency
A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.
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Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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cyber attacks
Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.
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Tata partners with Palo Alto for global cybersecurity solutions
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Tata Communications has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for global enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
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Vantiva launches innovative IoT gateway for smart spaces
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Pillar Security reveals critical GenAI vulnerability risks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Pillar Security's latest report reveals alarming vulnerabilities in GenAI applications, with attackers achieving a 90% success rate in data leaks.
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Australian firms urged to adopt Agile for better efficiency
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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it training
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devops
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apm
New research reveals 54% of Australian businesses have not adopted Agile practices, causing significant communication issues and inefficiencies.
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Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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physical security
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email security
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genai
Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
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Growth mindset crucial for organisational success – report
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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collaboration
A new report reveals 80% of executives believe a growth mindset is key to revenue growth, yet a gap exists between their perceptions and employees' views.
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Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
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Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
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Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered tools to enhance customer service
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI-powered tools to enhance customer service, including a voice solution in partnership with Poly.ai for improved interactions.
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SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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securityscorecard
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.
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Juniper Networks unveils Secure AI-Native Edge solution
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Juniper Networks has launched its Secure AI-Native Edge solution, enhancing network security operations with a unified platform for threat detection and response.
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AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
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PagerDuty unveils AI tools to boost incident management
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
PagerDuty has launched AI-driven tools to enhance its Operations Cloud, improving incident management and reducing downtime for organisations.
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AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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cartech
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ai
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ml
Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
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Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv has unveiled its EnergyCore battery cabinets, delivering compact, high power lithium solutions tailored for high-performance computing data centres.