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Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent

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Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.
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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience

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UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience

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The UK’s industrial resilience hinges on cyber security and STEM skills to secure critical infrastructure and safeguard national sovereignty amid digital threats.
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How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA

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U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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Quobly & SEALSQ to embed post-quantum security in silicon

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Quobly and SEALSQ have partnered to embed post-quantum security into silicon quantum processors, enhancing hardware defences against future cyber threats.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

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Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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Quantum threats to drive overhaul of cybersecurity by 2026

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Quantum cyber threats force organisations to urgently adopt post-quantum cryptography and strengthen critical infrastructure defences by 2026.
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Kiteworks brings TDF controls to secure data beyond perimeters

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Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.
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Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia’s critical systems

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In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
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The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026

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In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.
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D-Link launches 4G LTE industrial modem for remote operations

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D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.
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Hacktivism: From digital protest to real-world threat - what organisations must do to keep up

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Hacktivism, once seen as digital protest, now intertwines with state agendas, posing complex cyber threats amid global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
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Private 5G empowers utilities to secure & modernise operations

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Utilities can enhance automation, resilience and security with Private 5G, overcoming compliance fears by partnering with expert digital service providers.
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CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

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CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.
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Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use

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Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity cloud security platform has gained IRAP clearance, enabling use by Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.
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Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

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Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.
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Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

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Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.
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Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation

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Many network owners fear AI automation may disrupt vital systems; experts urge human-centred control to ensure safety and trust in AI-driven operations.