The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cloud Security.
What to know about Cloud Security
Cloud security encompasses the technologies, policies, controls, and services that protect cloud computing environments, data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud platforms for scalability and flexibility, securing these environments has become critical to safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance.
The recent stories highlight a dynamic landscape marked by advancements in privileged access controls, zero trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and collaborations among leading cybersecurity firms. Readers will find insights into emerging threats such as ransomware targeting cloud workloads, the rise of generative AI increasing security risks, and the importance of integrating multi-cloud security tools.
By exploring these developments, readers can learn best practices for cloud server privilege management, understand challenges in hybrid and multicloud deployments, and discover how innovations in AI and automation are shaping the future of cloud security. This collection also emphasizes the significance of visibility, control, and identity management in mitigating evolving threats within cloud environments.
Whether you are looking to enhance your organization's cloud security posture or seeking to stay informed on the latest trends and technologies, this tag provides valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of modern cloud security.
Australian Cloud Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.
HERE partners Keep Aware on browser security tools
The deal gives regulated businesses extra protection against phishing, data leaks and rogue apps as work shifts deeper into browsers and AI tools.
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.
Mid-market CFOs don't need more cybersecurity tools; they need a cybersecurity leader
Mid-sized firms risk wasting cybersecurity spend unless one executive is accountable for translating alerts into financial and operational decisions.
Business email compromise tops LevelBlue cyber incidents
Identity-led attacks are speeding up intrusions, with LevelBlue finding business email compromise accounted for 45 per cent of incidents in Q2 2026.
Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cloud Security
Bedrock Data launches AI agent data loss prevention
Enterprise AI deployments slowed by security reviews
Qualys adds governance to TotalAI for AI risk control
KeeperPAM tops SoftwareReviews privileged access report
Fortinet launches FortiGate 1200G with FortiSASE Outpost
Featured News
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Reducing cyber risk is still hard: Why CTEM stalls at action
Security teams are still struggling to turn vulnerability alerts into fixes, leaving companies exposed for months when IT and operations must act separately.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Snowflake unveils platform upgrades for CoCo, CoWork
Enterprises will get tighter AI controls as Snowflake adds blocking policies, multi-party authorisation and new agentic tools at Summit.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
Everpure preparing for new era of cyber resiliency
AI attacks are pushing firms to prioritise cyber resiliency, as Everpure warns downtime can exceed ransom demands by up to 75 times.
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
Exclusive: Arctic Wolf builds out agentic security
Arctic Wolf expands its Agentic SOC as AI speeds attacks and shadow AI risks, with President, Technology and Services Dan Schiappa backing human oversight.
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Businesses are racing to upgrade defences as Yubico says quantum computers could expose banking, health data and other records within years.
Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ
The Sydney move follows a USD $250 million funding round as the cloud security firm bets on real-time protection for fast-growing AI workloads.
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Mid-market CFOs don't need more cybersecurity tools; they need a cybersecurity leader
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cloud Security News
Australian firms turn to unified security platforms
Rising alert volumes and AI-driven threats are pushing Australian organisations towards unified security platforms, a Fortinet study found.
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators
As flex space grows, operators are turning their floors into recurring managed-network and security contracts for MSPs and integrators.
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.
Australia replaces Essential Eight with new Essentials
Australian businesses face a new cyber baseline as regulators move to align guidance with cloud, SaaS and AI-driven threats.
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.
AI is already running inside the enterprise. Is Australia ready?
Australian firms are using AI at scale, but many lack the visibility to stop shadow tools, agentic access and rising incidents.
CyberCX extends Rugby Australia cyber security deal
The extension gives Rugby Australia two more years of protection against cyber threats as sporting bodies face rising risks to data and match-day systems.
Tekspace ranks browser security vendors as market matures
Only two of 13 vendors reached comprehensive maturity as browser security becomes central to Australian organisations' cyber defences.
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Rising cyber threats and hybrid work are pushing Australian employers to replace scattered badges, passwords and tokens with one credential.
Cloudflare names The Missing Link as design partner
The move signals Cloudflare's push to channel more secure access service edge work through specialists as firms simplify legacy security for AI adoption.
Coliban Water taps SecMatters for managed cyber defence
Closer monitoring of cyber risks is now a priority for regional utilities, as Coliban Water seeks faster threat detection and response.
Delinea and Cyera link identity and data risk visibility
Security teams can now rank privileged accounts by the sensitivity of data they can reach, helping cut alert noise and focus reviews.
AI linked to half of Australian cyber incidents, QBE
Half of Australian businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with QBE saying 26% involved AI and many hit by supplier-linked attacks.
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
New AI and quantum threats are shrinking defenders' response time, forcing Australian organisations to map exposure across interconnected systems before attacks hit.
Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security
The restricted model could speed up vulnerability fixes across Cohesity's platform as AI intensifies both attack and defence in critical software.
Australia leads in self-hosted AI use, JFrog finds
The survey also found most firms still lack secrets scanning and rapid audit proof, leaving hidden credentials and compliance delays as weak spots.
Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate
Thousands of schools faced disruption after a vendor breach exposed how learning platforms and cloud services can halt teaching and assessments.
Exabeam taps Chillisoft Australia to widen distribution
Businesses facing rising cyber threats in Australia will gain broader access to Exabeam's security operations tools through a new Chillisoft partnership.
Job Moves
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Australian Data Centres appoints trio of executives for expansion
Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim to lead regional sales in Australia
AUCloud appoints Samantha Maher as head of government relations
Netskope appoints Daniel Fouladi as APAC Sales Manager
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