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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

Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security

Canalys’ top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

Credentials install base set to hit 11 billion by 2023

Watch: How your organisation is most vulnerable to threats from the inside

SailPoint launches AI-powered cloud identity platform

Osterman: Running security awareness training that counts

CASE STUDY: Prototyping key to success when challenging design assumptions

Central Innovation helped Nura leverage CAD software SOLIDWORKS to refine and prototype the Nuraphone, culminating in a product that won the Best Innovation in Headphones category at consumer goods conference CES this year.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

Radiflow launches OT MSSP partner programme

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

Employees are already jeopardising cybersecurity - here’s how

Get an insight into email-related activities employees often engage in that contribute to the spread of threats. 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

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

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

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

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

A10 Networks extends cloud portfolio with new container-based solutions

The addition of Thunder Containers extends the company’s multi-cloud portfolio and increases the performance, security and availability of applications.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

Palo Alto Networks introduces new cloud security suite

It aims to be the new benchmark in cloud security, transforming the cloud journey by simplifying access, data protection, and application security. 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

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

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

A10 Networks adds zero-day automated protection (ZAP) to DDoS Defence

Today’s DDoS attacks are more prevalent, multi-vector in nature and morph over time.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

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

Untagged data a major risk to businesses - Veritas

Over half of company data remains unclassified, despite a rise in security breaches and stringent data protection regulations. 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

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

Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs

The man behind the popular breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is stepping down from his esteemed post as sole manager of the site.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

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

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

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

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

Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Romance scams are popular because they prey on vulnerable people looking for love, and the victims want to believe what they are reading and seeing, which causes them to forget basic protection from scams."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

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

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

Security breaches of great concern to consumers

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

Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?

"It's now the role of businesses to take the responsibility off the end user, by coming up with a more intelligent strategy than a password expiry policy."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: Data management strategies for a new information management environment

Companies are finding that their older, legacy archive strategies are increasingly ineffective in the new regulatory environment.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

Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution

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

Report: IT decisionmakers struggling to keep pace with cloud

A Vanson Bourne report found them struggling to keep up with the expertise required to maximise the return on investment in the cloud.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

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: Email cyber resilience starts with a team's buy-in

How to help organisations understand their cyber resilience responsibilities.More

SolarWinds updates network management portfolio

Aims to deliver expanded flexibility, scalability, and visibility across complex environments.More

Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked

This follows the opposition party’s unexpected release of details of the Government’s Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.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

Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response

As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.More