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AustraliaAustralian Organisations Experiencing Highest Rate of Data Breaches, Reports Rubrik
Rubrik research finds data breaches were 50% more common in Australia than the global average in 2023.
Ben is TechRepublic's local content lead for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Sydney, Australia, he has over two decades of experience as a B2B journalist and editor in Australia, Asia and the UK covering developments in technology across multiple industry verticals, including banking and finance, education and the law. He currently covers news and trends relevant to business technology buyers, from technology vendor and product updates, to analysis from local industry thought leaders on the challenges and opportunities organizations are facing in a areas like AI, digital transformation and cybersecurity.
Rubrik research finds data breaches were 50% more common in Australia than the global average in 2023.
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