The Ultimate Guide to AI Security
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Security.
What to know about AI Security
AI Security is an evolving field that focuses on safeguarding artificial intelligence systems and applications from emerging threats and vulnerabilities. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into various enterprise operations and critical infrastructures, securing these systems is vital to prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, and manipulation by malicious actors.
This tag encompasses the latest advancements, studies, and industry collaborations aimed at enhancing security postures through AI-powered defenses, unified risk management, and innovative tools designed specifically for AI environments. By exploring stories tagged with AI Security, readers gain insights into how organizations are leveraging AI to detect, respond to, and prevent sophisticated cyber threats, including those targeting cloud environments, hybrid infrastructures, and AI-driven applications.
Stay informed about global research, corporate initiatives, and technology partnerships that underscore the importance of AI-focused security practices. Whether you are a security professional, IT manager, or simply interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, these updates offer valuable perspectives on protecting AI systems against evolving risks in today's digital landscape.
Australian AI Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australian care groups adopt TechnologyOne's Plus AI
The uptake signals growing demand for AI that works inside regulated systems, giving care workers faster access to data without extra reporting tools.
Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery
The new feature targets a growing gap in AI governance, after Cohesity found 56% of organisations feel unprepared for agent mishaps.
ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.
Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance
Only 24% of IT leaders feel highly confident about tackling mainframe vulnerabilities next year, as new AI and quantum risks mount.
Australian business leaders split on AI accountability
Most Australian firms using AI still lack a settled view on liability, even as 61% insist humans should review major decisions first.
Cisco report: AI strains Australian networks as upgrades lag
Budget limits are leaving most Australian firms exposed as AI-driven traffic surges, with just 17% saying their networks are fully ready.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to AI Security
DigiCert launches AI Trust Manager for agent control
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
Thrive adds Elastic & Cato to NextGen security platform
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
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AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.
Ingram Micro's Great Migration promises security and productivity boost
One million ageing Windows 10 PCs are set for replacement as Ingram Micro and Microsoft push AI-ready devices to cut security risks and cloud costs.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
AI arms race forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity
Security teams are racing to shrink exposure windows as AI makes newly disclosed vulnerabilities exploitable almost immediately.
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.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
AI reshaping cybersecurity - on defence and attack
Criminals are using AI to scale phishing and hunt flaws faster, forcing firms to harden defences as alert volumes and risks rise.
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.
Expert Columns
Why trusted 'Customer Context' is critical in the agentic AI era
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Unlocking potential: How expanding leadership pathways for women strengthens cybersecurity
The future of autonomous security
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent AI Security News
Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients
Attackers are exploiting AI faster than many defences can respond, prompting a shift to continuous testing for hidden exposures.
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.
Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk
As AI tools gain access to sensitive systems, Proofpoint says separate data and oversight products no longer catch the full risk.
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VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data
It lets regulated firms run AI on sensitive data without exposing customer records or model weights to infrastructure operators.
Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms
Smaller businesses and MSPs are being offered controls to stop staff sending sensitive data into generative AI tools, amid growing governance gaps.
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.
AI agents top insider risk concern for security chiefs
Surveyed firms are struggling to spot when autonomous tools stray from approved tasks, as 48% of security leaders now rank them as their biggest insider threat.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Fastly launches AI firewall & runtime control tools
Machine-generated traffic is driving up costs and security risks as Fastly adds controls for AI systems now moving into production.
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.
Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ
Mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand can now buy round-the-clock threat monitoring as AI adoption widens security gaps.
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.
Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools
Hundreds of attempted uploads were stopped as a regional investment bank moved to curb analysts' use of public AI tools for sensitive data.
Delinea joins Anthropic project to test identity security
It could expose faults in software that governs access to sensitive systems, with no customer data included in the AI-led testing.
AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs
Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
AI agents now seen as biggest insider risk, Exabeam
Nearly half of security leaders now rank AI agents above external hackers and malicious insiders, according to Exabeam's survey.
Akuity launches control plane for AI software delivery
Engineering teams face a governance gap as AI agents begin handling production changes, prompting tighter controls over access, audits and permissions.
Tanium tests Anthropic AI for code vulnerabilities
By probing its own production code, Tanium is aiming to catch flaws before attackers can exploit software used by thousands of organisations.
Job Moves
V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
Interactive appoints data & AI leaders for strategy
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption
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CSO Group has appointed its first Chief Technology Officer
