Industry News
Quality of cyber defence impacts insurability
A new report from Sophos details how the quality of an organisation's cyber defences impacts its insurability, premium costs and policy terms. [ + ]
Auckland Uni boffins use AI to measure a company's value
Researchers from the University of Auckland Business School have developed a method of using AI models to measure the true value of a company. [ + ]
Companies flock to AI to deliver personalisation
Some 92% of businesses are using AI tools to meet consumers' growing demand for personalised customer experiences, research suggests. [ + ]
Free training to accelerate cybersecurity skills
The Tesserent Academy '100 Day Challenge' is a fully funded program to accelerate cybersecurity training for students and graduates. [ + ]
NinjaTech to create next-gen digital assistant
Former AI experts from Google and Meta have joined forces to create a company planning to create a truly next-generation AI digital assistant. [ + ]
RMIT Online launches problem-solving course
RMIT Online and Deloitte have jointly developed a short course aimed at helping aspiring and established business leaders develop their problem-solving skills. [ + ]
Crackdown on vaping to benefit schools
The federal government has announced regulatory action against illegal vaping products, in a move welcomed by schools. [ + ]
CSIRO opens digital tech R&D advisory program
CSIRO is launching a virtual learning program, 'Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security and Digital Technology', for SMEs developing in the digital tech and cyber spaces. [ + ]
Data centre sustainability to be a major focus: Gartner
Data centre infrastructure sustainability will become a major organisational concern in the next five years, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Free training for women to bridge the gap
The 0xCC is committed to encouraging women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and supporting women in the industry by boosting their technical knowledge. [ + ]
Thoughtworks urges companies to be wary of gen AI risks
Companies looking to adopt the impressive capabilities of generative AI tools need to take care to avoid reputational and security risks, Thoughworks has warned. [ + ]
Cybercriminals used over 500 attack tools in 2022
The expanding range of attack tools and techniques being utilised by cyber attackers are leaving defenders with few gaps to exploit, according to Sophos. [ + ]
E-waste: focus on design, not end of life
Electronics manufacturers could make a huge difference to the e-recycling industry by addressing issues in the design phase. [ + ]
Organisations underestimate ransomware threat
While 78% of respondents to a Fortinet survey reported feeling prepared for ransomware attacks, half still fell victim to an attack. [ + ]
Macquarie Data Centres signs IX deal with Console Connect
Macquarie Data Centres has inked a deal to offer Console Connect NaaS services from its Macquarie Park data centre campus in Sydney. [ + ]
