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KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process

KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity training module to bolster security during hiring, following a thwarted breach by a North Korean hacker.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
EduTech

GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
New Cloud Security Alliance report stresses ethical AI governance & risk
Cloud Security

New Cloud Security Alliance report stresses ethical AI governance & risk

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report outlining organisational responsibilities for the ethical implementation of AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Malware

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Lenovo unveils new tailored journeys in 360 framework
EduTech

Lenovo unveils new tailored journeys in 360 framework

Lenovo has unveiled five specialised pathways in its Lenovo 360 Global Framework to enhance partner engagement across key sectors, including AI and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
EduTech

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks

Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students
EduTech

Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students

The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW's Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers
Data Protection

New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers

A new course titled 'Trusted Computing 1102: Intermediate TPM Usage' has been launched to enhance the TPM skills of software developers and students.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Lenovo reveals new Chromebook Duet range for education
EduTech

Lenovo reveals new Chromebook Duet range for education

Lenovo has launched its latest Chromebook models, the Duet (11, 9) and Duet EDU G2, blending performance and design for varied user needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Data Protection

Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024

Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses

Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
ESG focus rising among Australia & NZ procurement leaders
EduTech

ESG focus rising among Australia & NZ procurement leaders

A new report reveals that procurement leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasingly recognise Environmental, Social, and Governance factors for strategic growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead

Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
From cost to catalyst: Transforming training budgets into growth engines
Artificial Intelligence

From cost to catalyst: Transforming training budgets into growth engines

In New Zealand, savvy business leaders are turning training budgets into powerful growth engines, transforming costs into catalysts for innovation.

By ACE Training • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation
Unified Communications

UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation

The UK Government's new 'One Big Thing' initiative aims to inspire innovation among 470,000 civil servants from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
EduTech

Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey

A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
EduTech

Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams

Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024