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The Latest Red Piranha News | Cyber threats don’t always begin with sophisticated code or a complex attack. Sometimes, they start with something much simpler: a click, a password, an overlooked alert, or human error.
That’s why Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a timely reminder that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. The right technology is critical, but so are the people who use it, the decisions they make, and their ability to recognise and respond to threats.
It’s been an exciting month for the Australian defence and security community, and we were proud to attend Land Forces 2026 in Perth. The event brought together Defence, government and industry leaders to explore the technologies, partnerships and sovereign capabilities shaping Australia’s future security landscape. For us, it was an opportunity to connect, share ideas and demonstrate how sovereign Australian cyber technology can help protect Defence, Critical Infrastructure and the broader supply chain.
We’re also preparing for our upcoming Crystal Eye Essential Module 1 and Module 2 training sessions, designed to help customers and partners build practical knowledge of the Crystal Eye platform and get more value from its capabilities in their day-to-day security operations. Read on for the latest cybersecurity insights, Crystal Eye updates and training opportunities from Red Piranha, and discover how greater awareness, stronger skills and the right technology can work together to build a more resilient organisation.
Crystal Eye Essentials
Module 1 and 2 Training Session
Build a strong operational foundation and see Crystal Eye in action through two free online training sessions designed for partners, MSPs, IT teams and security professionals.
Complete both modules to earn your Crystal Eye Essentials Certificate. |
Module 1: Orchestrate | 
| Learn how to manage Crystal Eye across customers, services and security operations using Orchestrate, the central management platform for Crystal Eye deployments.
This practical session covers:- Staff, company and customer account management
- Service ordering, deployment and licensing
- Support tickets, SitReps and operational visibility
- CMDB, risk registers and severity scoring
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and threat awareness
- Training, certification and support resources
- MSP and end-customer service relationships
No prior Crystal Eye experience is required.
| | Register for Module 1 |
Module 2: Crystal Eye 6.0 Demo | 
| Take a guided tour of Crystal Eye OS, the operating system powering Crystal Eye appliances and cloud deployments, and see how the platform works in real-world environments.
Building on the concepts introduced in Module 1, you'll explore:- Crystal Eye appliance and cloud deployment modes
- Security controls and policy-driven access
- Network traffic visibility and monitoring
- Threat detection, incident response and telemetry
- MDR and managed service integration
- Vulnerability scanning and reporting workflows
- Compliance, auditing and operational reporting
Module 1 is strongly recommended before attending Module 2.
| | Register for Module 2 | Why Attend?
Whether you're deploying, managing or supporting Crystal Eye, these sessions provide practical knowledge, operational best practices and hands-on insight into the platform's capabilities. From service management and customer administration to threat detection and response, you'll gain the skills needed to get the most from your Crystal Eye deployment.
Register today and complete both modules to earn your Crystal Eye Essentials Certificate. |
Crystal Eye 6.0 Platform Updates | 
| Crystal Eye 6.0 advances the platform’s capabilities with enhanced threat detection, deeper IT/OT visibility, cryptographic data integrity, and more secure connectivity to help organisations strengthen cyber resilience and operational security.
Key Features:- Enhanced threat detection helps identify and investigate potential threats using the Threat Hunt Dashboard.
- OT command-level monitoring to identify anomalous and higher-risk operational activity.
- PQC-ready SD-WAN with WireGuard and Microsoft Entra ID SSO.
- DNS Server customisations.
- Crystal Eye is your SNMP agent, giving you greater control and visibility across your network infrastructure.
- Deployment Modes to customise your traffic processing behaviour.
- Expanded detection capabilities in the new Vulnerability Scanner.
- Better application access control using the CEASR (Crystal Eye Attack Surface Reduction) application.
- Efficient Asset Management using the new CMDB (Configuration Management Database) in your Orchestrate dashboard.
Support & End-of-Life Reminders- The current supported version of Crystal Eye OS is 6.0
- We recommend that all our users upgrade from 5.5 to 6.0
- 5.0 has reached End-of-Life Support.
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Service Spotlight: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)-Ready Connectivity |  | As quantum computing advances, organisations need to prepare their networks for future cryptographic risks while maintaining secure, reliable connectivity today. Red Piranha’s Crystal Eye PQC-ready connectivity addresses this need by combining post-quantum cryptography readiness with high-performance routing, centralised policy management and integrated threat detection and response.
Aligned with the direction of Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) guidance on post-quantum cryptography, Crystal Eye supports a forward-looking approach to protecting data in transit and preparing distributed networks for the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.
Key capabilities: - PQC-ready secure connectivity: Supports a forward-looking approach to protecting data in transit against emerging cryptographic threats, including the risk of future quantum-enabled decryption.
- Resilient network performance: Intelligent link probing, automated failover, redundancy and link health monitoring help maintain connectivity across distributed sites.
- Integrated threat detection and prevention: Helps identify and prevent threats, including phishing, ransomware and emerging attacks, across SD-WAN-connected branches.
- Unified, SASE-aligned security controls: Combines secure internet access with centrally managed policies to support consistent security enforcement across distributed environments.
- Centralised multi-site visibility and management: Provides network visibility, audit trails and branch-level troubleshooting to simplify operational oversight and incident investigation.
By bringing PQC readiness together with resilient networking and integrated security, Crystal Eye helps organisations prepare for evolving cryptographic risks without losing sight of today's operational priorities. The result is a more forward-looking approach to secure connectivity, designed to support distributed operations, consistent security controls, and visibility across the network.
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Red Piranha at Land Forces 2026 | 
| Earlier this month, the Red Piranha team attended Land Forces 2026 in Perth, joining Defence suppliers, industry partners, government stakeholders and capability leaders from across Australia for one of the nation's premier defence industry events.
Over three days, our team engaged in valuable discussions around some of the most important challenges facing the Defence sector, including DISP compliance, critical infrastructure protection, OT security, sovereign cyber capability and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) ready communications.
The strong interest in sovereign, Australian-developed cybersecurity solutions reinforced the growing demand for trusted technologies that support Defence operations, strengthen cyber resilience and help organisations meet evolving compliance requirements.
We would like to thank everyone who visited us, shared their insights and contributed to the many valuable conversations throughout the event. Events like Land Forces play an important role in fostering collaboration across the Defence ecosystem, and we look forward to continuing these discussions in the months ahead.
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