Newsletter October 2025

Welcome to Sektor Cyber Pulse

Hear from OPSWAT’s Eoin O’Carroll on tackling evolving malware threats with multi-layered defence, and get a first look at the future of converged cyber and physical security at the Sektor Hamilton Island Conference 2026. Meet our newest cyber powerhouse, SentinelOne, and discover exclusive partner rewards from Darktrace. Plus, stay informed with the latest on Australia’s cybersecurity landscape, from soaring SME breach costs to the alarming rise of cybercrime impacting nearly half the population.

Enjoy!

SEKTOR CYBER HOT-SEAT

Snap Questions with Eoin from OPSWAT

In this episode, we sit down with Eoin O’Carroll, Solutions Engineering Manager for APJ at OPSWAT, to discuss how their multi-layered security technologies help organisations defend against evolving cyber threats.

Eoin shares insights into the most common challenges facing customers today—including malware introduced via file uploads, transfers, removable media, and transient devices, as well as the need for secure data transfer across OT and IT environments. He explains how OPSWAT’s layered approach, combining leading AV engines with advanced techniques such as content disarm and reconstruction, emulation, and sandboxing, ensures protection against both known and unknown threats.

Tune in to learn how OPSWAT is enabling safer environments through innovation in malware prevention and secure data transfer. 

SEKTOR HAMILTON ISLAND CONFERENCE FEB 4-7 2026

Unlock the Future of Security at Hamilton Island

Get ready for one of the most anticipated highlights of the Sektor Hamilton Island Conference 2026 – the Cyber and Physical Security Stream. This dedicated track will give partners a clear view of future-focused security, exploring how to protect data, identities, infrastructure, and people against an evolving threat landscape. Expect insights on converging cyber and physical security, where video intelligence, access control, and sensors now sit squarely within the cybersecurity domain.

Our powerhouse vendor line-up – Skyhigh Security, Concentric AI, Opswat, SentinelOne, and Yubico – will showcase cutting-edge solutions in threat detection, data protection, AI-driven security, and identity management, with a focus on compliance in critical infrastructure and OT environments. Be one of our top-performing partners and join us in February 2026 to uncover how these technologies can open new opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and give you the confidence to lead in the next era of security.

NEW CYBER ALERT

Welcome SentinelOne

We’re thrilled to welcome SentinelOne to the Sektor cybersecurity family! A global leader in autonomous threat detection and response, SentinelOne empowers organisations across enterprise, government, and critical industries to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

With its AI-powered Singularity® Platform, including EPP/EDR, identity threat detection, AI SIEM, hyperautomation, and cloud security—plus IRAP ‘Protected’ certification and locally hosted data—SentinelOne delivers unmatched protection with speed, scale, and simplicity. From stopping attacks in real time to ensuring compliance and sovereignty, it’s next-gen cybersecurity designed for today’s most demanding environments.

PROMOTION

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From 1 July to 31 December 2025, when you register and get approval for a net new Darktrace opportunity, both your sales and technical team members could earn a $375 AUD gift card each — up to $750 AUD total per approved deal registration.

This is a great way to get recognised and rewarded for driving new business with one of the world’s leading cyber AI vendors.

CYBER WATCH

The Latest in Australia Cyber Security Landscape

Cost of cyber incidents for Australian SMEs continues to rise sharply

Insurance Business Magazine I Oct 7, 2025

A recent report shows the financial toll of cyber incidents on Australian small and medium enterprises has nearly doubled in just three years, with the average cost of a ransomware attack increasing from ~A$106,500 in 2021 to ~A$207,600 in 2024. The rise reflects not only higher ransom demands but also the wider impact of downtime, lost productivity, reputational harm, and mounting recovery expenses, leaving SMEs increasingly exposed to operational and financial risk without stronger defences and response planning.

Nearly half of Australians experienced cybercrime over last year

Home Affairs Ministers I Aug 18, 2025

According to the Cybercrime in Australia: 2024 report, 47% of Australians experienced at least one form of cybercrime in the past 12 months. Home Affairs Ministers+2Australian Bureau of Statistics+2

Key breakdowns include:

• 26.8% experienced online abuse/harassment

• 21.9% encountered identity crime

• 20.6% faced malware incidents

• 9.5% were victims of fraud or scams

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