Business Reporter: Developers must become the new front-line defenders
For organisations to build better defences against cyber-attacks, developers need to be given ownership of their vital role in cyber-security, credit where its due for their successes, and the right, ongoing support. They require up-skilling, resources, and a framework of contextual knowledge about the importance of secure coding. It’s up to business leaders to champion these new approaches to security from the top and empower CISOs, CTOs and security executives to breathe new life into security programmes and developer-centric learning.
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SecurityBrief UK: AI raises cyber risk as firms race to boost resilience
Hitachi Vantara and Secure Code Warrior warned that the spread of AI is reshaping cyber risk for organisations during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Both said attackers are using AI to move faster and scale up attacks. They also warned that companies are under pressure to strengthen data governance and recovery planning as regulators sharpen their focus on operational resilience and data handling.
CSO Online: OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT 6.1 Astra as agents keep crossing lines
OpenAI has abandoned an update of Astra planned for release in October after internal testing found safety and alignment problems - an increasing source of concern at the company.
SMBtech: Cyber Security Action Month 2026: Australian Industry Reactions and Commentary
Cyber Security Action Month (known as Cyber Security Awareness Month globally) is an annual Australian awareness campaign held in October to encourage people and businesses to improve their online security through simple everyday habits.
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