News Articles for Sapien Cyber

Perth cyber security startup Sapien Cyber will be wound up after no bids were received to restructure or recapitalise the business, now in the hands of liquidators.

There were 36 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the past fortnight.

Sapien Cyber, the Perth startup that emerged from Edith Cowan University's internationally recognised cyber security research institute, has been placed in the hands of administrators.

Three new local funds proposing to focus on early-stage investment are raising expectations.

Ten years after opening its doors, Spacecubed has increased capacity to support WA innovators.

Sapien Cyber has come out in support of recently enacted changes to the nation's critical infrastructure laws, arguing businesses have nothing to fear from increased obligations.

Limitless WA: Academia is driving WA's cyber security edge with both governments and businesses coming up trumps.

A company targeting treatment of blindness was announced as the WA Innovator of the Year on Wednesday night.

A big ransomware attack that blocked fuel supplies in the US and a partnership with US company Honeywell have delivered a boost for Perth startup Sapien Cyber.

Corporate adviser John Poynton is back looking for deals after setting up a new firm with investment banker Chris Stavrianou.

WA's resources industry has business and community benefits that reach far beyond the export dollars they earn.

Joondalup-based Sapien Cyber, which was recently backed by Woodside Petroleum, has announced four high-profile board appointments as the company looks to move into the US market.

SPECIAL REPORT: Low awareness of cyber security risks remains a key issue for the business sector.

Woodside Petroleum has made a multi-million dollar investment in Edith Cowan University spin-out Sapien Cyber, which has become the third tech startup to attract financial backing from the gas producer over the past month.

While many people talk about universities and business working together, the John Poynton chaired Sapien Cyber is doing it.

Perth-based John Poynton has been appointed as a non-executive director of Crown Resorts, replacing billionaire James Packer.

SPECIAL REPORT: A startup company backed by Perth dealmakers John Poynton and Harry Karelis illustrates the commercial potential of cyber security.