May 2025 - Newsletter

The Latest Red Piranha News

With our Partner Events in full swing, we are excited to announce the launch of Crystal Eye 5.5. Woohoo!!

Crystal Eye 5.5 is engineered to deliver unmatched network stability and resilience. From the edge to the core, Crystal Eye ensures seamless uptime with automated failover, intelligent traffic shaping, and dynamic routing built to handle traffic spikes and prevent outages. With enhanced visibility, deeper Microsoft 365 integration, and SASE Declarative Authorisation for Zero Trust security, Crystal Eye 5.5 sets a new standard for stable, secure, and future-ready networks.

Thank you to all our partners, customers and friends for joining us at our Crystal Eye 5.5 Launch Partner Events in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Your presence, insights, and ongoing support made the occasion truly special, we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and grow together. For those who couldn’t attend our regional partner events, sign up for the upcoming ‘Crystal Eye 5.5 Launch Partner Event – Online'.

We have officially kicked off the 2025 award season and are excited to announce that Red Piranha has won big at the 2025 RSA Conference, winning in two categories. Read more about it below.

We are honoured to be featured in the Australian Defence Export Catalogue 2025. This is the fifth time we have been featured in the catalogue, reaffirming our presence and commitment to the nation's defence initiatives.

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Upcoming Red Piranha Partner Events

Calling all our partners and customers! Here’s the perfect opportunity for you to get hands-on with Crystal Eye 5.5 and discover our partner offering and their benefits.

Red Piranha Online Partner Event - Crystal Eye 5.5 Launch

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Crystal Eye Essentials Module 1: Orchestrate

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Crystal Eye Essentials Module 2: Crystal Eye 5.5 Demo

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Red Piranha Named Winner of the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2025

Red Piranha is honoured to announce that we have won the Best Solution: Advanced Persistent Threat Detection and Response, and Innovative Service: Next Gen Extended Detection and Response at the 13th annual Global InfoSec Awards during this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco.

For the fifth year in a row, we are proud to showcase Australian-made, defence-ready cybersecurity technology that embodies true sovereign capability on the global stage.

Congratulations to our entire team for their outstanding work in delivering world-class technology that continues to make a powerful impact across the industry.

Crystal Eye Platform Updates

Crystal Eye OS 5.5: Packed with Powerful New Features!

Dear Crystal Eye Community,

Get ready for Crystal Eye OS 5.5, now in final testing and set to deliver cutting-edge security and performance.

Take a look at some features of Crystal Eye OS 5.5:

• Microsoft Entra ID (SSO) with WireGuard VPN: Seamless Microsoft Entra ID SSO integration for secure, real-time threat detection for remote users.
• Declarative Authorisation Service (DAS): Scalable Zero Trust access control with policy-as-code for cloud-native environments.
• Advanced Firewall with RBAC: Entra ID-integrated firewall with precise, role-based policy enforcement for Microsoft 365 users.
• Unified Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Modern DPI-based Application Control for granular traffic management and enhanced visibility.
• Crystal AI (LLM) : Real-time, AI-driven on-appliance support to supercharge security team efficiency.
• TDIR Platform: Sovereign-built protection across network, endpoint, and cloud, with 10x better visibility, APT detection, and real-time threat response, backed by our 24x7 SOC.
• Risk Auditing App: Simplified, framework-aligned (CIS v8.1, NIST, ISM) risk assessments with clear profiles, live metrics, and compliance support with no costly consultants needed.

IMPORTANT

With the arrival of 5.5, Crystal Eye OS 4.5 will soon be retired. The good news? You can upgrade to Crystal Eye OS 5.0 for free right now! If you need help with the field upgrade, our team is here for you. Simply reach out to support@redpiranha.net to receive your upgrade information pack and ensure your Crystal Eye Appliance is ready for the future.

Stay tuned for more in-depth updates as we approach the official launch. Thank you for being a valued member of the Crystal Eye community!

Best,
The Red Piranha Team

Service Spotlight: Risk Auditing Application

Most small to medium-sized businesses struggle to assess cybersecurity risks due to high consultancy costs, complex tools, and limited internal expertise.

Red Piranha’s Risk Auditing Application is an integrated cybersecurity auditing tool within the Crystal Eye platform, designed for SMEs to conduct structured, framework-aligned risk assessments without external consultants.

Using simple yes/no questions mapped to trusted frameworks like CIS v8.1, NIST, and the Australian ISM, the Risk Auditing App guides users through internal audits that automatically generate a clear risk profile. It transforms complex compliance requirements into binary, manageable inputs via CIS v8.1, NIST, and ISM-mapped questionnaires. Risk is quantified, scored, and categorised in real-time, with administrative functions for assigning ownership, adjusting severity, and escalating findings to Red Piranha’s compliance team through eCISO™.

The application covers assets across endpoints, users, networks, and data repositories. All negative responses automatically trigger logged risk events. The platform allows direct comparison with Windows CEASR baselines, enhancing contextual accuracy. It integrates inventory tracking, policy application status, and live audit metrics into a centralised pane, enabling continuous monitoring and iterative remediation.

It eliminates cost, complexity, and delays typically associated with risk audits. It ensures full visibility, internal control, and rapid alignment with essential cyber frameworks. Its deployment standardises governance, reduces exposure windows, and instils operational accountability in environments with limited cybersecurity staffing.

Red Piranha included in 2025 Australian Defence Export Catalogue

Red Piranha has been included in the 2025 Australian Defence Export Catalogue. As a trusted member of Team Defence Australia, our inclusion for five consecutive years underscores our commitment to delivering sovereign, export-ready cybersecurity capabilities promoting Australia’s defence priorities.

We're proud to be featured alongside many esteemed organisations and extend our thanks to the Department of Defence (Defence Australia), Team Defence Australia, Austrade, and the Office of Defence Industry Support for their ongoing efforts in creating opportunities in global markets.

CyberDefenseTV Interview: Adam Bennett

Adam Bennett recently joined Gary Miliefsky on Cyber Defense TV by Cyber Defense Magazine, where he discussed the growing threat landscape posed by Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and the increasing use of EDR evasion tools. These developments highlight the urgent need for more robust and proactive detection and response strategies.

Red Piranha’s award-winning Crystal Eye Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) solution employs a multi-layered defence approach that aligns with CISA’s best practices, delivering comprehensive protection against sophisticated cyber threats.

Qilin Ransomware: All You Need to Know

Are your EDR tools enough to protect you from today’s advanced threats?

In a recent case, Qilin gained access via a compromised VPN, moved laterally through the network, and used a Bring-Your-Own-Vulnerable-Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable EDR tools and evade detection.

Qilin ransomware has intensified its activity, operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and enabling affiliates to launch sophisticated attacks.

Attackers are getting smarter, and relying solely on EDR is insufficient. A layered, proactive defence strategy is essential to protect your business from the next breach.

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