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CISOs turn to MSSPs as AI threats rise
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (417+ words) CISOs are increasingly turning to managed service providers to bolster their defences against rising cyber risks, particularly as AI fuels the threats. "As AI-driven threats outpace internal capabilities, MSSPs become a practical way to close readiness gaps," said Jo Salisbury,…...
Cisco teams up with Sharon AI, NVIDIA for its first secure AI factory
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (303+ words) Cisco has unveiled its first secure AI factory in Australia in a bid to help accelerate AI adoption amongst its partners and customers. The networking giant has partnered with Sharon AI and NVIDIA to build, develop and deploy the facility....
Gartner predicts an outcome-driven future for AI partners
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (372+ words) The Australian channel can expect a multi-billion-dollar AI bonanza in 2026 on the back of global AI spending which is expected to top $US2.5 trillion, according to analyst firm Gartner. Jaideep Thyagarajan, director analyst at Gartner told CRN Australia a high-single to…...
Tech Data adds Group‑IB to expand cybersecurity portfolio
2+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) Tech Data has partnered with Group-IB to offer its cybersecurity and anti-fraud solutions across the Australia and New Zealand region. The new arrangement allows partners to extend their cybersecurity services beyond security operations to brand abuse, impersonation fraud and supply'chain…...
Why 2026 could force a rethink on the way partners deliver cyber services
2+ week, 2+ day ago (539+ words) The rapid adoption of AI, regulatory uncertainty and an accelerating threat landscape will define cybersecurity in 2026, according to Gartner. It has identified several major trends that could alter the cybersecurity landscape. This uncharted territory demands new approaches to managing cyber…...
Netpoleon partners with Hack The Box to offer real-world cyber training platform in ANZ
2+ week, 4+ day ago (301+ words) Netpoleon has partnered with cybersecurity training platform Hack The Box'to offer its hands-on training to organisations in the ANZ market. Hack The Box's platform is built with AI and is designed to provide real-world, practical cyber training and development and…...
Cybersecurity Veteran Simon Ractliffe Tapped to Lead Rapid7 Across APJ
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (233+ words) Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has appointed Simon Ractliffe as general manager of its APJ business. He has over 30 years" experience in the cybersecurity game, most recently serving as regional managing director, ANZ and SEA, at Secureworks. He has also worked as regional…...
DEEP DIVE: Everything Aussie partners need to know about the new Cisco 360 program
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1836+ words) It's been 15 long months, but Cisco's brand new partner program, Cisco 360 is officially live. As the market has changed, so too has the networking company. With a slew of acquisitions including Splunk in 2024, the company is no longer just a…...