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The technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors were the most targeted industries in Australia by cyber threats in 2023, with a newly published report assessing that this could be attributed to Australia’s significant digital growth over the last decade, reshaping its digital ecosystem and creating new opportunities.

Recognised leader in employer of record (EOR) industry touts banner business growth and market success as it celebrates 13 years of enabling opportunities for anyone, anywhere

COMPANY NEWS: G-P (Globalization Partners), the recognized leader in the global employment market, and standard bearer for industry compliance, today announced another record-breaking year with more than 25% customer growth. In 2023, the company continued to lead the employer of record (EOR) market in all industry reports and introduced a new global HR technology category called Global Growth Technology to reimagine global employment with the launch of the G-P MeridianTM Suite.

A total of 13,151 mergers & acquisitions deals, private equity and venture financing were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to November 2023, which was a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 18.8% compared to the 16,202 deals announced during the same period in the previous year, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.

Black Friday sales events make a highly profitable playground for cybercrooks seeking to siphon some of the billion-dollar profits, according to one security firm which warns that the online hazards that await consumers on Black Friday - November 24 - are endless.

Almost 3 in 5 Aussies are worried about falling victim to a cybercrime this holiday season

GUEST RESEARCH: Norton, a global leader in Cyber Safety and part of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), revealed that 7 out of 10 Australians are concerned about their personal details being compromised.

Managed Service Providers in Australia expect 28% revenue growth in 2023 despite pressures of global economy and competition, according to a new market research report.

Cloud security is the greatest concern for cybersecurity professionals according to an online survey by Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions provider Delinea.

Global technology company HCL Tech has reported full year revenue of US$12.6 billion, up 9.6% YoY on the back of a “strong deal pipeline” and a "stellar year" of growth.across its portfolio of digital, cloud, engineering and software.

From fully wireless TVs, through to TVs that that are beautiful to look at as and watch, alongside the brightest and most colourful OLEDs yet, which can be paired with fantastic sound bars, right through to a TV that can go from flat to curved and back, you can read about LGs new TVs elsewhere, but the videos of the two full launch events are definitely worth watching!

From fully wireless TVs, through to TVs that that are beautiful to look at as and watch, alongside the brightest and most colourful OLEDs yet, which can be paired with fantastic sound bars, right through to a TV that can go from flat to curved and back, you can read about LGs new TVs elsewhere, but the videos of the two full launch events are definitely worth watching!

Ninety-one percent (91%) of Australian organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging, with 71% struggling with identifying the root causes behind an incident, leaving them vulnerable to further malicious activity, according to a new survey.

A mere 11% of organisations in Australia have a ‘Mature’ level of readiness to tackle the cybersecurity risks of a hybrid world, according to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index released today. The index has been developed against the backdrop of a post-COVID world, where users and data must be secured wherever work gets done. The report highlights where businesses are doing well and where cybersecurity readiness gaps will widen if global business and security leaders don’t take action.

Scams continue to wreak tremendous personal and financial damage on consumers and the Australian economy, warned ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb when unveiling the ACCC’S annual compliance and enforcement priorities for 2023-24.

RECRUITMENT FEATURE: Fifty-eight percent (58%) of Australian CIOs have encountered a tech candidate who had “unrealistic salary expectations” about their new role by asking for a salary well beyond what may be considered reasonable, according to a newly released salary guide by recruitment firm Robert Half.

COMPANY NEWS: Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, has been named an overall leader in the 2023 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass report for Reusable Verified Identity.

GUEST OPINION by Mark Fazackerley, Regional Vice President – Australia and New Zealand, Talend: With digital data becoming an ever-more valuable business commodity, firms of all sizes are focused on extracting the most value from it. During 2023, those that succeed will enjoy a competitive advantage and find themselves well positioned for strong, ongoing growth.

RECRUITMENT FEATURE: Employers are recognising that many of their employees are struggling to keep up with the pressures of inflation and the rising cost of living in 2023, according to new independent research by specialised recruiter Robert Half,which also finds that almost nine in 10 (89%) employers have taken action in their organisation to support employees with the rising cost of living, including more than half (53%) providing staff with a permanent pay rise. 

GUEST OPINION by Craig Somerville, Somerville Group managing director: Deploying and managing robust cybersecurity measures is one of the most pressing priorities for businesses of all sizes. Faced with a continually evolving threat landscape, they need to ensure there are measures in place that can protect critical systems and data.

2022 had proven challenging for Australia, with economic turmoil and market volatility in the face of supply chain issues, political conflicts, and talent acquisition and retention difficulties, according to robotic process auttomation provider SS&C Blue Prism.

GUEST  OPINION  by Michael Bovalino, ANZ Country Manager, LogRhythm:  As they map out their plans for the year ahead, many corporate IT security teams are considering whether a zero-trust strategy will deliver effective protection against cybersecurity threats.