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ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
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endpoint protection
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soc
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ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
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cloud services
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microsoft
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data protection
Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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ADT New Zealand introduces DIY home security solution
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smart home
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physical security
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technology gifts
ADT New Zealand disrupts the home security industry with a do-it-yourself solution offering swift installation and advanced protection, without long-term contracts or waiting times for technicians.
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Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.
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Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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firewall
Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.
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Dell expands data protection solutions amid rising cyberattacks
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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ai
Dell Technologies bolsters its data protection suite in response to increasing cyberattack incidents, aiming to enhance customer cyber resiliency with upgraded appliances, software and as-a-service offerings.
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Revyz unveils malware scanning & enhanced data protection features
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
Revyz unveils innovative malware scanning tool in its award-winning product range, boosting cyber security for Atlassian cloud users while introducing new data protection measures.
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Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
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privacy
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netsafe
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cyberbullying
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
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Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
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cyber attacks
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social engineering
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jumio
In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
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microsoft
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apple
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Sevco Security drives resolution of enterprise vulnerabilities
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it automation
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security vulnerabilities
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automation
Sevco Security further evolves asset protection by prioritising, automating and validating exposure issues resolution with its upgraded platform, aiding cyber risk management for businesses.
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Akamai introduces Guardicore Platform to combat rising ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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cloud services
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cloud security
Akamai Technologies' revolutionary security platform, Akamai Guardicore, combines Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, offering robust defense against relentless ransomware.
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Network access control market predict strong growth by 2032
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network infrastructure
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casb
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extreme networks
DataHorizzon Research predicts a surge in the Network Access Control Market from USD $2.9 billion in 2023 to USD $14.5 billion by 2032, fuelled by rising cybercrime and increasing network security concerns.
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Veritas unveils AI advancements for self-defending data protection
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data protection
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data management
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mfa
Veritas Technologies amplifies AI for enhanced, self-protecting data security measures, aiming to facilitate quicker recovery for businesses post-cybersecurity breaches.
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Backslash Security unveils security risks in AI-generated code
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cloud services
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ai
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security
Backslash Security reveals security oversights tied to AI-generated code in their recent GPT-4 developer simulation exercise, shedding light on unexpected vulnerabilities introduced by third-party open-source software.
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Adaptive Shield launches global partner scheme for SaaS security growth
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cloud services
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saas
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apac
Adaptive Shield has unveiled a global partner scheme, offering channel-led businesses access to SaaS Security Posture Management tech, aiming to meet heightened worldwide demand for SSPM solutions.
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Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform
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ml
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cybersecurity
Semperis introduces innovative Identity Runtime Protection (IRP), leveraging 150 years of expertise to advance cybersecurity manoeuvres with improved threat detection and response measures.
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Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
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advanced persistent threat protection
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nac
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siem
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.
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PPRO appoints Bronwyn Boyle as new Chief Information Security Officer
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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ppro
PPRO brings on board Bronwyn Boyle as the new Chief Information Security Officer. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead PPRO's security strategy, bolstering safety across all corners of the global local payments platform.
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Kordia appoints Glen White as Executive GM of Cyber Security
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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telco
Glen White, former Executive GM of Kordia Solutions, has been promoted to Executive GM - Cyber Security for telecommunications provider Kordia, tasked with fortifying its robust cybersecurity business.
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How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS
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data centre cooling
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power / energy
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christchurch
DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.
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Illumio included in prestigious Cyber 66 report for the second year
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Illumio, a Zero Trust Segmentation company, has earned a spot on the Cyber 66 report for the second year in a row, cementing its crucial role in transforming organisational security postures amid a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
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Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.
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Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
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cybersecurity
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energy sector
African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.