Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis

Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it’s time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.More

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WatchGuard releases two new enterprise-grade APs

The AP225W for multi-dwelling unit deployment and the AP327X for harsh outdoor environments.More

Yesterday

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Attivo Networks on threat detection using deception

Attivo Networks is a US-based technology vendor in the cybersecurity space. The company focuses on threat detection and deception.More

Yesterday

Why answering the question of orchestration vs automation will improve your security effectiveness

Organisations are looking to improve their security operations effectiveness, efficiency, and staff satisfaction, with security, orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) fast becoming a trending approach. More

Rapid response: The best way to detect and respond to traffic anomaliesMore

Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to accessMore

Google unveils security overhaul across G Suite productsMore

Interview: Acronis co-founder on going all-in for DLPMore

How to increase efficiency in managing security operationsMore

Ultimate security: The best authentication just got betterMore

80% of security breaches involve exposure of customer data - IBM

The new report from IBM indicates that 80% of surveyed organisations reported having exposed customers’ personally identifiable information (PII) as a result of a breach.More

Fluid organisations require flexible security

Choice, appropriate risk analysis, and ease of use for everyone top benefits of strong authentication.More

Banks, government and health providers 'most trusted' with personal data

Banks, government agencies and healthcare providers, in that order, are trusted the most by Aussies and Kiwis to keep customer personal data safe, according to a report from Genesys.More

Fortinet: Security as agile as your network

Jon McGettigan, Fortinet A/NZ Regional Director, explains why your network requires agile security services to fully protect your expanding ‘core and edge’ topology.More

Three key driving techniques that apply to the network

Gigamon's CEO on his best practice tips for leveraging network and application data in order to get the visibility levels needed for an organisation's DX journey.More

The definitive guide to complete network visibility

Get ready to learn what over 80% of the Fortune 100 can do with Gigamon network visibility and security for your business.More

True SASE. True zero trust. True cloud.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is the new way of unifying security. Use the combined power of threat protection and data loss prevention to protect data, users, and systems safe when people are now working from almost anywhere.More

Network visibility: Why TAPs reign supreme compared to SPAN ports

TAPs are hardware components that connect into the cabling infrastructure to copy packets for monitoring purposes. So why are they better than SPAN ports?More

Almost 10,000 unsecured databases with more than 10 billion credentials exposed

Research has identified a total of 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries with such data as emails, passwords, and phone numbers.More

Juniper Networks inspires overarching approach to connected security

While Juniper is most well-known for its hardware products such as firewalls, routers, switches, and WiFi access points, these are all security products too. More

7 VPN services leaked data of 20 million users - report

"The report calls into question the providers’ security practices and dismisses their claims of being no-log VPN services."More

DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report

Generally considered the “off season” for DDoS attacks, researchers attribute the surge in incidents to malicious efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.More

Increased demand for cloud computing as organisations look to achieve business continuity - Aruba

The increase in remote working has also created a focus on cyber security for all businesses.More

WhiteHawk lands 'milestone' $5.9 million cybersecurity contract

The annual Software as a Service (SaaS) contract is a milestone contract with a Tier 1 client – a key US federal government department. More

Acclimation signs reseller partnership with Protect4S

Protect4S is a certified SAP platform security solution that, alongside Acclimation, will deliver SAP security services across Australia and New Zealand.More

Chillisoft nabs LogRhythm Distie of the Year for A/NZ

The specialist cybersecurity distributor has made great strides in LogRhythm sales and support since signing with them a year and a half ago.More

Fortinet holds position as fastest-growing SD-WAN vendor

According to a new Omida report, the company has seen a 247% revenue growth year-on-year. Plus, Fortinet announces Fortigate 80F.More

Security teams face mounting stress, call for execs to step in

“With more organisations operating under remote work conditions, the attack surface has broadened, making security at scale a critical concern. This is a call to action for executives to prioritise alleviating the stress."More

Real-world SSL/TLS data from 275 billion network flows

According to Gartner, more than 70% of malware campaigns in 2020 would have used some type of encryption… And 60% of organisations will fail to decrypt HTTPS efficiently.More

Forcepoint Dynamic Edge Protection delivers data-centric SASE solutions

The Dynamic Edge Protection suite includes new cloud security gateway and private access offerings through its SASE solution architecture.More

Strengthen the weakest link in your security chain

Globalisation. Remote working. High-turnover workforces. These factors and more add up to make increasingly dynamic workforces - and without proper management, your business could fall behind.More

16 reasons why you should move your backup to a NZ-hosted solution

It turns out that our own backyard has plenty of advantages over other international locations.More

Attivo Networks improves EDN solution with advanced features

“By detecting unauthorised ingress and egress connections both at the source and at the destination, security defenders gain real-time visibility along with conclusive detection alerts.”More

Take security awareness training to the next level

Decision makers say leaders are normalising security, but employees say they're wrong.More

Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%

Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.More

Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale

Security news roundup: What's with all the major cybersecurity breaches?More

CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19

Businesses around the world see cybersecurity as a top investment following a mass move to remote working, and it is expected that technology budgets will rise despite uncertain economic times.More

Microsoft's new security features address common pain points

Azure Sentinel, data loss prevention, and insider risk management are all announcements from this year's Inspire.More

Juniper named a Champion in Canalys Leadership Matrix

Champions receive generally positive partner feedback, have a large share of shipments, maintain growth and show improvement in channel management.More

A third of millennials think they're 'too boring' to be victim of cyber attack

While many millennials are concerned at how their data is being used and whether they are being targeted by cyber-attackers, according to Kaspersky any potential action taken to tighten their online security is at ‘the bottom of their to-do list’.More

Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness

Many businesses are aware of the threat of bot attacks, but believe they have the problem under control and are not adequately prepared for the level of risk. More

Video surveillance market to reach $44 billion, fuelled by smart cameras and AI - IDC

"Video surveillance camera growth is being driven by the adoption of smart camera systems and the adoption of the video analytics applications that enable them."More

Must watch sessions & webinars for IT departments

We look at a bunch of upcoming digital sessions worth attending for CIO's & IT managers.More

Adobe, IBM and Red Hat partner up to accelerate DX and real-time data security

"As companies undergo their digital transformations and move core workloads to the cloud, the entire C-suite is facing a re-framing of their roles to meet customer demands – all while keeping security front and centre."More

AWS launches fully-managed fraud detection service

Businesses lose billions of dollars to online fraud every year, however businesses respond by investing in cumbersome fraud management solutions that often rely on hand-coded rules and are difficult to keep up to date.More

Interview: Forcepoint defines data & user protection for the cloud era

We spoke to Forcepoint’s strategic business director Nick Savvides about data and user protection, and how cloud-managed security can help organisations meet their cybersecurity needs.More

Is your head in the sand? Only 60% of firms believe an email could trigger a cyber attack

Where would the world be without the humble email? It's an important tool - and a weapon.More

Microsoft business applications support safer workspaces

A pre-built Power Platform solution includes location readiness for safe office reopening, employee health and safety management, workplace care management, and location management. More

Gallagher fortifies cybersecurity reporting as NZ's first CVE Numbering Authority

"The CVE Program looks forward to partnering with Gallagher going forward as we collectively maintain our commitment to improving security."More

451 Research: The new shape of the enterprise network

In this new world, distance has become the silent digital business killer. Latency looms large, especially for high-performance edge applications, IoT and 5G use cases. More

As the most important asset to a business, data must be protected

Data resilience is fast becoming almost as important as data itself. In 2020, businesses need expert insights and analysis to deliver quality data resilience strategies.More

Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure

Forescout and ServiceNow have announced they are advancing their partnership for enhanced operational technology (OT) and industrial IoT capabilities, with an aim of helping organisations to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.More

How automation can boost business excellence and efficiency

It's possible to improve security, bolster productivity, increase consistency and more, all in one stroke. Here's how IT automation can make your business better.More

BT launches first in series of managed security services for Microsoft cloud

“BT’s collaboration with Microsoft is expanding further to recognise the combined strength of our security offerings and deliver industry leading solutions for our customers.”More

Using risk mitigation to protect your business from cybersecurity threats

Embracing digitisation comes with the promise of better service delivery, more in-depth data analytics, and efficient data handling practices. Sadly though, it also comes with the risk of cybersecurity threats. More