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Winning the Adaptation Battle: Why Speed, Integration and Deception Define Modern Warfare
Modern warfare is no longer defined solely by superior firepower or long-term technological dominance. Instead, the decisive advantage lies with the force that can adapt fastest. Lessons from the war in Ukraine have demonstrated that the pace of innovation, adaptation and operational learning now determines success on the battlefield.
We are excited to announce our acquisition of Armour Communications
PentenAmio and Armour Communications have worked together for eight years, making this acquisition a logical strategic step to formally bring our two teams together. Through combining capabilities, we see significant collective opportunities across Secure Mobility in the future.
Women who thrive in Defence
Welcome to our first PentenAmio Fireside Chat series 'Women who thrive in Defence'. In this 4-part series, Group Marketing Director, Louise Speaight, is joined by PentenAmio's Heather Bates, Sarah Bailey and Carly Hill, to explore and discuss some of the many burning questions surrounding women in our often misunderstood industry.
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Penten reveals secure phone for a new generation of war fighters
Australian defence cyber innovator Penten discloses its new secure application suite for a managed iPhone®, bringing modern communications tools to global defence users. Working with global partners inside and out of government, Penten today revealed its vision for secure mobility for government users. Penten’s AltoCrypt Phone delivers a suite of secure applications to stay connected […]
Aussie research project to build AI enabled cyber traps and decoys
The Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), has today announced a major research project between homegrown cyber security company Penten and CSIRO’s Data61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency, to extend the country’s sovereign advantage in autonomous and active defence.
Penten wins Cyber Business of the Year
At the inaugural Australian Defence Industry Awards last night, Penten was awarded Cyber Business of the Year. In addition to winning the overall cyber category, three Penten staff made the finalist list: Matthew Wilson, Executive of the Year; Ben Whitham, Innovator of the Year and Cameron Humphries, Engineer of the Year. The glamorous event was […]
Matthew Wilson wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year award
Matthew Wilson, CEO of Penten, was awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year, in the Emerging Male category at an exclusive awards ceremony in Sydney on 13 August 2019. EY Entrepreneur of The Year is a unique global program that recognises entrepreneurial achievement among individuals that demonstrate vision, leadership and success — and work to improve […]
Most Innovative Company, Government and Best Innovation Program, Government
Last night in Sydney, Penten was named Australia and New Zealand’s Most Innovative Company for 2019 and also took out Best Innovation Program, 2019 in the Government category at the prestigious Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine Awards. Penten ranked first for both awards from over 800 organisations across Australia and New Zealand. This award […]
Penten to provide Australian Army new cyber defences
Canberra cyber security firm wins $2.2 million in innovation contracts to deliver world leading cyber simulation and secure communications capability to Defence.
PM names Penten founder as Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
Veteran entrepreneur Ben Whitham awarded for leading the growth of one of Australia’s new industries – cyber security.
Penten and Aussie researchers building new AI cyber-traps to boost cyber security
Fighting cyber attacks by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create stronger ‘cyber traps’ is the focus of two new, groundbreaking Australian research projects, Australia’s Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (Cyber Security CRC) and Australian cyber security firm, Penten, announced today.