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The first 72 hours of a ransomware attack: Why restored isn't recovered

You start the day with reports that your employees cannot access critical systems. A ransom note soon explains why: attackers have encrypted them and demand $2 million in bitcoin for a decryption key. Your team contains the attack and confirms that the backups are safe, yet this is only the beginning. Restoring your servers can take weeks, but recovering the business can take much longer.

Beyond Triage: How the Aurora Agentic SOC Enhances the Concierge Experience

A lot of the current conversation about agentic SOCs is about triage. Faster detection, faster investigation, alerts resolved in minutes instead of hours. When we set out to build the Aurora Agentic SOC, we didn’t just want to make triage faster. We fundamentally re-engineered our SOC to strengthen every job it does, and enhancing the Concierge Experience for our customers was a key part of that.
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Make life difficult for cyber criminals

This year's Cyber Security Awareness Month is encouraging us to "Make Life Difficult for Cyber Criminals" and I think this is a really useful way of looking at security awareness. We cannot stop criminals from targeting our organisations and we cannot expect every employee to recognise every attempt. What we can do is reduce the opportunities available to an attacker and make sure that one mistake, one compromised account or one weakness is not enough to get them where they want to go.

A Simple First-Project Workflow for Trying Seedance 2.5

A first AI video project becomes difficult to evaluate when the idea includes several subjects, changing locations, camera moves, and a detailed story. If the output fails, a beginner may have no clear way to tell what went wrong. A small project gives each revision a useful purpose. Try Seedance 2.5 with one visible action and a simple ending. Treat the first output as a draft to inspect before editing.

Emergency Plumber vs Regular Plumber: Which Service Should You Choose?

In the realm of Home & Family, plumbing issues can arise unexpectedly, causing significant disruption. Whether you are dealing with a sudden burst pipe in the middle of the night or planning a long-overdue bathroom renovation, choosing the right Plumber is critical. This article will guide you through the differences between emergency and regular plumbing services, helping you make an informed decision when a plumbing issue strikes. We'll delve into the specifics of each service type, highlight their differences, and offer guidance on selecting the appropriate service for your needs.

5 Reasons Businesses Are Choosing Virtual Office Locations in Melbourne

Melbourne's business scene has changed sharply over the past few years. More founders, consultants, and small teams are ditching traditional office leases and looking for smarter ways to stay professional without locking themselves into long-term commitments. Virtual office locations in Melbourne are answering a need for a growing number of businesses. They provide a real address, genuine support, and a level of flexibility that no fixed lease can match. Here are five clear reasons why businesses are making the switch.

Top tips: How to tell when an app has too much access to your data

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what's happening in the tech world and list practical ways to navigate these developments. This week, we're looking at an everyday cybersecurity concern that often goes unnoticed: the amount of access apps have to our data and devices. We install apps to make life easier. A navigation app needs our location, a messaging app needs access to contacts, and a video-conferencing app may need the microphone and camera.

Sophos Launches CISO Advantage, Bringing CISO-Level Security Strategy Within Reach of Every Organization

Delivered through Sophos Fusion, Sophos CISO Advantage uses agentic AI with human judgement to give every organization, with or without a CISO, a security program it can measure, fund, and prove.

IAM Cost Optimization: How to Reduce Identity Management Spend Without Sacrificing Security

According to Gartner survey data, 56% of CISOs increased their IAM budgets in 2026 compared to 2025 to curb evolving threats, support AI adoption, and manage complex digital ecosystems. The question is: can IAM cost be optimized without reducing security quality? There are instances where organizations keep paying for overlapping tools, manual provisioning workflows, and help desk tickets that a properly automated platform would eliminate outright.

How to Build a Data Security Program for Generative AI

Ask five security leaders what "data security for generative AI" covers and you'll get five different answers. Some may point to an existing DLP rule for ChatGPT, while others would point to an AI acceptable use policy. Some operate under the assumption that their DSPM vendor already handles genAI security. The confusion isn't about effort, as most teams are actively trying to get ahead of GenAI risk.