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IT & security teams converge to boost cyber resilience, study finds
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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nac
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ai
A Commvault study reveals increased collaboration between IT and security teams in businesses, signalling trend towards enhanced cyber-resilience.
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Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 set to shape Kiwi tech future
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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wellington
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christchurch
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nz
Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 gears up to connect over 2,000 tech partners, end users and industry leaders across three NZ cities.
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Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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soc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.
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UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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cios
The UK Government launches its first AI Opportunity Forum, a pioneering initiative to speed up AI adoption in the private sector, promising to fuel innovation and productivity.
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Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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inflation
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mental health
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cios
Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.
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Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cartech
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cios
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forrester research
Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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dark web
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ai
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Universal Partners launches inclusive FX Academy in London
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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fintech
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london
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cios
Universal Partners opens the FX Academy in Canary Wharf, a landmark initiative aimed at diversifying fintech by educating fresh talents without previous experience or qualifications.
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Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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malware
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gaming
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apple
One-third of search engine results for popular tech items may lead to harmful malware-laden websites, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket Credit Cards.
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The data loss that will hurt your business the most
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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firewall
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data protection
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cloud services
For cybersecurity to be fully effective, it needs senior executive-level support. And risk is the language all business leaders understand.
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Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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cios
Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.
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Dubai authority certifies Paymentology's green credentials
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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carbon footprint
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sustainability
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cios
Dubai Water and Electricity Authority honours Paymentology for its sustainable practices through fintech initiative, recognising the partnership with Moro Hub’s Green Data Centres for supporting a net-zero economy.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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qr code
Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.
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BillingPlatform nabs $90m growth equity investment from FTV Capital
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cloudera
BillingPlatform secures a massive $90m growth equity investment from FTV Capital, boosting its ongoing expansion in a growing $10bn market.
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Data Privacy Day: Experts call for essential adaptation in AI era
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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firewall
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cloud services
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it training
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, tech experts voice concerns about increasing data privacy challenges and cyber threats spurred by advanced AI.
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Data Privacy Day: Vectra AI emphasises a proactive approach
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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data protection
In celebration of International Data Privacy Day, Vectra AI's Chris Fisher stresses the need for organisations to take a proactive stance in improving data protection measures.
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Venafi launches solution to combat software supply chain attacks
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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apple
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smartphones
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malware
Venafi has unveiled the Stop Unauthorized Code Solution, designed to bolster enterprise security against software supply chain attacks by preventing unauthorised code in any operating system.
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Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cybersecurity
A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.
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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
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threat intelligence
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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dark web
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surveillance
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cybersecurity
Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.
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UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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web development
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cybersecurity
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investment
National Cyber Security Centre report highlights concerning cyber resilience of key UK institutions; BBC, NHS, Royal Mail, and British Library as being significantly vulnerable.
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Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ransomware
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dark web
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.
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Chancellor Hunt champions UK tech industry at Davos forum
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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fintech
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investment
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cios
UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, champions UK technology and calls for increased investment at the Davos World Economic Forum amid global economic uncertainty.
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Data storage and security trends propelling Australian businesses forward
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
The evolving landscape of outsourcing trends and the escalating reliance on cloud computing are reshaping how Australian businesses operate.