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Cyber criminals targeting the gaming industry at an alarming rate

New research from Akamai shows the gaming community is quickly becoming one of the most highly targeted industries for cyber attacks, with hackers largely driven by gaining consumer credentials.More

14 Jun

One Identity: How to mitigate the risks of spearphishing

Targeting one company rather than casting a wide net allows threat actors to take a more sophisticated approach. More

14 Jun

Apple gets serious about enterprise & security features

Features include new BYOD policies, managed Apple IDs, security enhancements, and even an app that allows users to find their phone or their friends.More

13 Jun

Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing

“The potential, real-world effect cyberattacks can have on healthcare organisations and patients is substantial.”More

Canalys’ top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

Untagged data a major risk to businesses - Veritas

Credentials install base set to hit 11 billion by 2023

Exclusive: Veeam’s business development VP looks ahead

Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response

Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security

SailPoint launches AI-powered cloud identity platform

SailPoint Predictive Identity is built on big data and machine learning (ML) technology which enables an AI-driven approach to identity governance. More

Opportunity growing in cyber-physical system market

The market for systems that monitor and control mechanical devices will more than double in the next 10 years with security a priority.More

RapidFire Tools helps MSPs and SMBs navigate cybersecurity liability

Many cyber insurance policies require businesses to adhere to specific conditions in order to be paid out if a claim is filed.More

University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off

"There is a definite shortage of cyber security professionals in the industry and through the cyber security challenge, we hope to create a more aware and cyber-ready generation in the face of the growing cyber security threats."More

Insider threats & breach reports: Why security needs more investment

Insider threats (those that come from within your organisation) are a serious concern - here's why.More

Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m

“This transaction is the logical next step for Recorded Future given the opportunities in front of us, as we fully realize the potential and vision of our strategy."More

Cloud-based ID card issuance will reinvent government processes

HID Global meets the most demanding requirements for security, quality, and effective program execution in today’s most complex ID programs. More

Osterman: Running security awareness training that counts

Fundamentally, you want employees to be more informed about threats and more sceptical about what emails they receive.More

Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks

Mimecast’s annual State of Email Security report confirms that social engineering is still plaguing businesses, along with other email threats including ransomware and phishing attacks.More

IRD shuts down fraudulent direct debit scam

“We’re working with the police and banks to investigate further and anyone who has been left out of pocket will be reimbursed."More

Biometric speedgate comes to New Zealand and Australia

A secure speedgate utilising advanced biometric technology is now available in Australia and New Zealand.More

Frost & Sullivan’s key factors for selecting a SIEM

“In practice SIEM is either an enabler in reaching a higher tier of productivity and proficiency; or a retardant due to limitations in adaptability and scalability."More

Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

“The massive shift in Emotet’s prevalence and classification highlights just how quickly cybercriminals are adapting new tools and techniques across attack types.”More

Whitepaper: The only way you can stop social engineering attacks

Only 11% of organisations continuously train employees on how to spot cyber attacks. More

Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk

"The quantification of cyber risk is not easy, but this is an area where financial professionals must take the lead given cyber attacks are a constant and success almost a given."More

Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution

CloudGuard Log.ic detects cloud anomalies, blocks threats and intrusions, and delivers context-rich visualisations.More

Best-in-class information archiving solutions - Gartner

The bulk of EIA spending is for email compliance and retention; however, interest in archiving other sources of additional messaging data is growing. More

Kaspersky rebrands, unveils new logo

The two-decade-old company says it has moved beyond the antivirus laboratory to having an advanced and comprehensive portfolioMore

Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet

The research surveyed more than 400 C-suite executives from enterprises.More

Whitepaper: How administrators can secure Office 365 with Mimecast

What IT teams want is the same sense of security they had when they were managing email servers on-premises.More

Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers

By adding EDR to Intercept X for Server, IT managers can investigate cyberattacks against servers, a sought-after target due to the high value of data stored there. More

Security breaches of great concern to consumers

“These findings show many people are seeing the damage of cyber crime or identity theft firsthand.”More

Silver Peak and NSC announce global partnership

The new Silver Peak-based managed SD-WAN services are available immediately to NSC enterprise and service provider clients and partners in 180 countries More

Whitepaper: Countering the top two email attack vectors

Email is the number-one application to keep an organisation functioning, lines of communication flowing, and productivity seamless. More

Nearly half of all employees are willing to share business secrets

Insider threat is real, according to a new report that highlights employee behaviour around sharing corporate information.More

Radiflow launches OT MSSP partner programme

The company provides a framework for MSSPs to offer new OT cybersecurity services.More

Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey

“There is wide appeal for more permissions over how organisations access their identity data, and the choice to view and manage this in one secure place."More

Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity

"There is no gun, no smoke. Only speculation.”More

Experts comment on US Customs data breach

The United States Customs and Border Protection agency has been responsible for the leaking of tens of thousands of images of travellers and license plates. More

Case study: City University ups ransomware defences after attack

After recovering from this ransomware attack, City University began to work with Infoblox to bring its network security to the next level. More

NordVPN: Are kids’ smart toys spying on you?

Any internet-connected toys that have cameras, microphones, or location tracking may put children’s or parents’ privacy and safety at risk. More

Is it possible to enjoy container agility and be secure?

In line with ever-changing demands on IT, containers are exploding in popularity and look set to become the preferred method for deploying applications.More

Users’ names and email addresses leaked in Flipboard data breach

“An unauthorised person accessed and potentially obtained copies of certain databases containing Flipboard user information between June 2, 2018 and March 23, 2019 and between April 21 to 22, 2019.”More

Ping Identity releases capabilities framework for zero trust deployments

The Ping Identity model provides numerous starting points for architecting Zero Trust security. More

NordVPN announces new file encryption tool

NordLocker will be a file encryption app for macOS and Windows that will encrypt files stored on a computer or in the cloud. More

App chat – it’s time to talk to employees about workplace tools and apps

One minute the workforce has a structured list of approved business applications and then the next minute, there are 30 different unknown products and tools being used.More

How to avoid common mistakes when moving to the cloud

There is an opportunity to embrace both IT-led and user-led cloud services, but it’s important to do it safely.More

Practical steps to selling cloud security-as-a-service

One of the largest inhibitors to cloud adoption is concern around the security of leveraging a service provider in a multi-cloud world.More

HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry

Businesses that purchase print supplies are in danger of falling victim to the multi-billion dollar industry of counterfeits and fakes.More

Whitepaper: Are you getting your money’s worth from your SIEM?

Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems.More

Researchers create AI-enabled computer keyboard malware

Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have created a proof-of-concept attack that can mimic the way people write via their computer keyboards.More

Digital transformation: Security on the edge

Multi-cloud access, SD-WAN, AI, and IoT, combined with the ubiquity of remote and mobile users, are significantly expanding the attack surface.More

NEC named Frost & Sullivan Biometrics Company of the Year

The award recognises NEC's foresight in innovating and developing biometric solutions for the future that maximises customer value and experience.More

Whitepaper: Three keys to understanding the SaaS security landscape

Organisations worldwide can ensure more effective implementations by including three essential elements in their overall SaaS security strategies.More

Whitepaper: Five stages of vulnerability assessment strategies

Tenable’s Cyber Defender Strategies Report specifically focuses on key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with the Discover and Assess stages of the five-phase Cyber Exposure Lifecycle.More