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News

Continuous Compliance: Why Point-in-Time Audits Fail

Continuous compliance and vulnerability tracking are replacing the annual audit. Here is why the shift is happening, and how Open-AudIT 6 supports it. Read on.

26 Jun 2026

News

FirstWave Q3 FY26 Update: Wins and Momentum

FirstWave's Q3 FY26 update: landmark public sector compliance wins with Services Australia and Banobras, plus strong Open-AudIT 6 traction. Read the highlights.

28 May 2026

News

Services Australia Adopts FirstWave AI Compliance Software

Services Australia has licensed FirstWave AI compliance management software in a A$1.85m agreement covering its network infrastructure. Read the details.

14 May 2026

Blog

How opHA and the opHA Message Bus Make Multi-Tenant NMIS Actually Work

MSPs, telcos, and ISPs run thousands of devices across thousands of customer environments. Here is how opHA, and specifically the opHA Message Bus, give them one platform to manage all of it without sacrificing tenant isolation, real-time visibility, or fault tolerance.

12 May 2026

News

Banobras Selects FirstWave for AI Compliance in Mexico

FirstWave has won a two-year AI compliance subscription with Banobras, Mexico's national development bank, its first channel-led deal in the region. Learn more.

22 Apr 2026

Blog

IT Asset Management for Compliance: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Essential Eight

Every major compliance framework starts with the same requirement: know what you have. Learn how automated IT asset management with Open-AudIT satisfies NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Essential Eight asset inventory requirements.

26 Mar 2026

Blog

Open-AudIT vs NetBox: Which Is Right for Your Network?

A detailed comparison of Open-AudIT and NetBox for network infrastructure management. Discover the key differences in discovery, compliance, IPAM, DCIM, and more to find the right tool for your organization.

26 Mar 2026

Blog

Why Agentless Network Discovery Beats Manual Documentation

Manual network documentation drifts from reality the moment it is created. Learn why agentless network discovery tools deliver more accurate, reliable infrastructure visibility than spreadsheets and manual inventory processes.

26 Mar 2026

Video

Open-AudIT Deployment Scenarios Explained

Explore the three main deployment scenarios for Open-AudIT: Standalone, Multiple Standalone Servers, and Collector Server Configuration.

5:34 · 24 Feb 2026

Case study

Linxus Internet Upgrades Secure Traffic Manager with Sonar V2 Integration

When billing systems and traffic enforcement fall out of sync, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) face frustrated customers, manual fixes, and operational risks. As Linxus Internet prepared to migrate…

29 Jan 2026

Whitepaper

Automating Compliance with Foundations for OT Cybersecurity

How Open-AudIT helps critical infrastructure operators simplify compliance with automated asset discovery and management.

13 Jan 2026

Whitepaper

The Essential Eight Framework - Building a Cyber-Resilient Network

The Essential Eight Framework – Building a Cyber-Resilient Network The Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential Eight (E8) is a practical baseline for improving cyber resilience. This whitepape...

15 Dec 2025

Blog

Introducing Open-AudIT 6: AI-Driven Compliance and Complete Network Discovery

Open-AudIT 6 delivers AI-enhanced asset intelligence to help organisations protect their networks and maintain continuous compliance.

1 Dec 2025

Webinar

NMIS 9 Deep Dive: Advanced Network Monitoring and Automation

Join our product team for an in-depth look at NMIS 9's capabilities including business rules engine, automated baselining, and event correlation.

15 Nov 2025

News

FirstWave Q3 2025 Business Update

FirstWave reports strong growth in recurring revenue and customer acquisition for Q3 2025.

28 Oct 2025

Blog

Challenges for Government and MSPs Implementing Essential 8

Key obstacles government agencies and MSPs face when implementing the Essential Eight, from legacy IT to continuous compliance.

23 Oct 2025

Blog

What is the Essential Eight

An overview of the ACSC Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies, their goals, and the maturity levels organizations should target.

23 Oct 2025

Case study

Av-Comm Space & Defence Deploys STM to Turn OneWeb Into a Managed Service

Av-Comm Space and Defence partnered with FirstWave to deliver managed connectivity over Low Earth Orbit (LEO) networks using Secure Traffic Manager (STM). The solution enables satellite ISPs to…

22 Oct 2025

Blog

How NMIS 9 Simplifies Network Automation for Enterprise Teams

Learn how NMIS 9's intelligent event correlation and automated remediation help enterprise teams reduce MTTR and improve operational efficiency.

15 Oct 2025

Blog

FirstWave Achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certification

FirstWave has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to quality management and information security.

20 Aug 2025

Whitepaper

FirstWave Product Brochure

Discover FirstWave’s complete network management, auditing, and automation solutions. Download the full product brochure to explore our platform.

8 Apr 2025

Blog

An Introduction to Message Bus Technology in Networking

Discover how message bus architecture enables scalable, decoupled communication in distributed networks and how opHA-MB delivers it.

12 Feb 2025

News

Uplift to FirstWave's Technology Agreement with Telmex

FirstWave secures an extension and nearly 10% uplift to its technology support agreement with Latin America's leading telco, Telmex.

8 Jan 2025

Blog

Network Discovery, Auditing, and Compliance: A Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide to network discovery, auditing, and compliance -- how they work together to strengthen security and business continuity.

14 Nov 2024

Case study

Sinch Voice Streamlines Network Monitoring for Thousands of Devices with FirstWave

Discover how Explore how Sinch Voice streamlined network monitoring with FirstWave's NMIS solution - Learn how now>>

23 Sep 2024

Blog

How to Install Open-AudIT: A Quick Guide

Get Open-AudIT up and running in under 10 minutes with this step-by-step installation guide for Windows and Linux.

11 Sep 2024

News

FirstWave Acquires Silicon Valley's Saisei Networks Inc

FirstWave acquires Saisei Networks Inc, adding 50+ clients, 6 engineers, and patented network automation IP to expand its North American presence.

19 Sep 2023

Whitepaper

[E-Book] IoT Monitoring: Providing Insights That Promote Growth

The e-book 'IoT Monitoring: Providing Insights That Promote Growth' delves into the dynamic world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its transformative impact on various industries. It emphasizes ...

23 Aug 2023

News

FirstWave Open-AudIT Recognised as Best Agentless Discovery Tool for IT Asset Management

Comparitech recognises Open-AudIT as the world's best agentless discovery tool for IT asset management, deployed across 150,000+ organisations.

15 Aug 2023

Case study

Transforming Banking Operations: Optimizing Monitoring Efficiency at Banco del Pacifico

Discover how Banco del Pacifico revolutionized banking operations with NMIS, optimizing their monitoring efficiency - Read now>>

7 Jul 2023

Whitepaper

Realizing the Full Potential of IoT with Device Management

Realizing the Full Potential of IoT with Device Management' is an insightful ebook that explores the challenges and benefits of managing a large fleet of IoT devices. With a focus on streamlining o...

21 Jun 2023

Case study

Cost-Effective, Scalable Security For 30 Million

In this case study ‘Cost-Effective, Scalable Security For 30 Million’ we will uncover how we transformed a large-scale educational organisation’s service scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.…

25 May 2023

Case study

Easy & Quick Deployment of An Efficient Cloud Email Security Solution

Introducing our case study, ‘Easy & Quick Deployment of An Efficient Cloud Email Security Solution’ – discover how FirstWave empowered a local government with a seamless implementation of our…

25 May 2023

Case study

FirstWave Web Solution Scales Large Australian Airline Sky High

Introducing the case study, “FirstWave Web Solution Scales Large Australian Airline Sky High” – an inspiring journey of how CyberCision TM Web Security transformed a major airline’s service…

25 May 2023

Case study

FirstWave Seamless migration of the entire email content to the cloud Australia’s postal service

Unveiling “Seamless Migration of the Entire Email Content to the Cloud” – a compelling case study showcasing how FirstWave enabled a government-owned retail provider to achieve cloud readiness while…

25 May 2023

Case study

Large Energy Supplier Ensures Bright Future with CyberCision Web Security

Discover the case study, “Large Energy Supplier Ensures Bright Future with CyberCision Web Security” and witness the remarkable transformation of a major energy supplier as our solution. From…

23 May 2023

Case study

Enabling a global telco to scale cybersecurity

Discover how a global telco overcame challenges in scaling cybersecurity services across multiple business segments. Telcos traditionally struggled to provide integrated and scalable security…

18 May 2023

Webinar

Alerting for Success: Enhancing Operations with Real-time Insights

Discover how real-time monitoring, proactive alerting, and actionable insights help organizations respond rapidly to critical operational issues.

26 Apr 2023

Whitepaper

Achieve Hockey Stick Revenue Growth with A Scalable Managed Cybersecurity Service

Unlock exponential revenue growth in the SMB/SME cybersecurity market. Our white paper, 'Achieve Hockey Stick Revenue Growth with A Scalable Managed Cybersecurity Service,' reveals the key strategi...

11 Dec 2022

Whitepaper

Aragon Research: Hot Vendors in Cybersecurity 2022

RESEARCH REPORT BY LEADING ANALYST FIRM: In this Research Note, leading analyst firm Aragon Research reviews some trends in cybersecurity in 2022 and highlight three providers that are making a dif...

24 Nov 2022

News

FirstWave Unveils Major Network Monitoring Extension Enterprise Services

FirstWave launches Enterprise Services Monitoring for opCharts, enabling organisations to track business performance metrics alongside network health.

28 Sep 2022

Whitepaper

[E-Book] Top 5 Factors Driving Businesses to Outsource Cybersecurity

Recent research from Frost & Sullivan identified the top 5 factors driving SMBs to outsource their cybersecurity needs. In collaboration, FirstWave’s industry experts have compiled this free ebook ...

24 Aug 2022

Whitepaper

[E-Book] Email Security Protection for Service Providers

While the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, one aspect has been consistent in recent times – email remains the primary attack vector for most businesses. Whether through indiscriminate p...

23 Aug 2022

News

Cloud Cybersecurity Platform CyberCision Lands On AWS Hosting in Sydney

FirstWave launches CyberCision on AWS in Sydney, enabling service providers to deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity to SMBs at scale.

16 Aug 2022

Whitepaper

Frost & Sullivan: Embracing Delivery of Cybersecurity

Unlocking the full opportunity of cybersecurity for service providers with CyberCision In this Frost & Sullivan white paper, learn how the new machine learning-powered CyberCision world leading p...

2 Aug 2022

News

Macquarie Cloud Services Strikes 5-Year Network Intelligence Deal with FirstWave

Macquarie Cloud Services commits to a 5-year deal with FirstWave for network monitoring and intelligence software to achieve consolidated visibility.

12 Jul 2022

News

Forming a Tech Powerhouse

FirstWave completes acquisition of Opmantek Limited, diversifying revenue and expanding into the North American market.

14 Jan 2022

Case study

Nextlink Takes Network Management to the Next Level with FirstWave

This Case Study covers how we take organizations from reactive to proactive with the ability to scale and leverage more insights into the projects they’re working on. The following case study details…

5 Oct 2021

Whitepaper

NMS Security Architecture Considerations and Approaches

This whitepaper by Principal Consultant of Neon Knight Consulting Anthony Kirkham covers how organizations can increasing the probability of detecting breaches using actionable guidance that will s...

5 Mar 2021

Whitepaper

Agile RMM Solutions for MSPs

This E-book discusses how using a self-hosted RMM solution can help MSPs to increase functionality and save on operational costs for those who provide IT services to organisations who outsource the...

13 Jan 2021

Case study

Children’s Organization Achieves a New Level of Network Visibility & Control

Learn how this IT department now has a cost-effective, easy to use IT Audit solution that tells them exactly what is connected to their network, how it is configured and when the configuration…

5 Jan 2021

Webinar

Advanced NMIS Setup and Configuration

Explore advanced NMIS configuration topics including node tuning, polling policies, custom metadata, alert management, and bulk device operations.

20 Feb 2019

Webinar

NMIS Setup and Configuration

A 45-minute introduction to NMIS covering the latest v8.6.3g release, VM prerequisites, and step-by-step setup and configuration.

20 Feb 2019

Webinar

Troubleshooting Open-AudIT Discoveries

Learn how to diagnose and resolve Open-AudIT discovery failures, from installation issues to firewall and credential management obstacles.

9 Jan 2019

Webinar

NMIS Initial Setup And Configuration

Mark Henry demonstrates how to get NMIS configured and ready to use, covering features in V8.6.7G, prerequisites, and setup procedures.

28 Nov 2018

Webinar

Responding to Unauthorized Configuration Changes Using opConfig And opEvents

Join Mark Henry as he explains how easy it is to set up proactive event and configuration management for your organization. Watch this webinar for ideas to better shape your network.

12 Nov 2018

Webinar

Delivering “Drop & Scrape” Audits

Join Mark Henry as he explains a drop and scrape audit and when to use them.

1 Nov 2018

Webinar

Expanding On SNMP/WMI Collection With NMIS Collect Plugins

Join Mark Henry as he discusses the customisation and flexibility of the open source NMIS.

30 Oct 2018

Webinar

Improve Network Performance With opFlow

**Join Mark Henry **as he helps guide you through ways to increase your network’s performance.

17 Oct 2018

Webinar

[How-To Video] Quick Demonstration Of opCharts

Join Paul McClendon, an Opmantek Support Engineer, as he gives a quick overview of opCharts. opCharts is a dynamic charting, custom dashboards and a RESTful API to visualize NMIS data and more. opCharts is ideal as a custom professional user interface and a customer portal.

16 Oct 2018

Webinar

Advanced Diagnostics And Network Automation With opEvents

Join Mark Henry as he discusses a topic near and dear to his heart, Network Automation and Automated Diagnostics.

3 Oct 2018

Comparison

Open-AudIT vs NetBox

Compare agentless network discovery and compliance with Open-AudIT against NetBox's manual DCIM and IPAM approach.