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The eternal search for IT simplicity
Multi-cloud

The eternal search for IT simplicity

Just as IT gets a lid on the complexity of its environment, another set of challenges brings yet more layers of complexity, and the battle begins over.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Ransomware on 'roids: how enterprises can combat the rising risk of multi-faceted extortion
Malware

Ransomware on 'roids: how enterprises can combat the rising risk of multi-faceted extortion

Cyber-criminals are getting more intelligent, and businesses need to step up their defences, writes ExtraHop regional sales manager for ANZ Glen Maloney.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis
Breach Prevention

Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis

While many organisations use a TIP to make data actionable for detection and protection, far fewer use a TIP for forensics.

By David Grout and Yann Le Borgne • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Are you GDPR compliant?
Risk & Compliance

Are you GDPR compliant?

While the GDPR is established in the European Union, businesses of all sizes across the globe need to comply if they meet certain criteria.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Cybersecurity

Ignorance is bliss — for hackers

Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.

By Woodrow Mosqueda • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Rethinking endpoint management in the post-BYOD workplace
Endpoint Protection

Rethinking endpoint management in the post-BYOD workplace

Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) can keep exploits confined to users' devices and control employee access to sensitive applications.

By Simon Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Trust no one: Recalibrating security to address insider threats
Malware

Trust no one: Recalibrating security to address insider threats

The high profile cases of Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning also provide an enduring yet often overlooked lesson about insider attacks.

By Daniel Lai • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
True cloud security really should be delivered from the cloud
Cloud Security

True cloud security really should be delivered from the cloud

The impact of downtime on cloud security solutions is causing concern as SASE vendors experience significant outages.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Why zero trust must form a key pillar of any cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Why zero trust must form a key pillar of any cybersecurity strategy

Zero trust streamlines that access while strengthening security protections. For this reason, it should form an essential pillar of any cybersecurity strategy.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Six key characteristics of a modern ZTNA solution
Malware

Six key characteristics of a modern ZTNA solution

Not all zero trust network access solutions are equal. Organisations should keep in mind these six key characteristics when evaluating ZTNA solutions.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups
Firewalls

The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups

By taking the time to review how data is being stored and protected, organisations can take advantage of these tools while maintaining effective data security.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
How organisations can protect their print privacy in a digital world
Data Privacy

How organisations can protect their print privacy in a digital world

Learning how to better protect the data used and stored by organisations' print systems is in their best interests for the company's future success.

By Mark Brown • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
How to recover from a ransomware attack faster and return to business acceleration
Storage

How to recover from a ransomware attack faster and return to business acceleration

When an organisation can recover quickly from a ransomware attack, organisations can accelerate growth safely and reliably.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Proactively mitigate cyber risk with MISP and TheHive
Malware

Proactively mitigate cyber risk with MISP and TheHive

When an attack happens, security teams should be ready with information about who is attacking and the steps being taken to mitigate damage.

By Anthony Stitt • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
DDoS attack report finds attack volumes up dramatically
Cybersecurity

DDoS attack report finds attack volumes up dramatically

The DDoS attack report analyses attack activity by industries, attack vectors, DDoS attacks on applications and on-premise versus cloud.

By Pascal Geenens • 7 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
The growing importance of network data in effective cloud workload security
DevOps

The growing importance of network data in effective cloud workload security

Several options can be considered to ensure effective security for cloud-based workloads, writes ExtraHop regional sales manager for ANZ Glen Maloney.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
How should cloud-centric organisations prioritise data protection?
Malware

How should cloud-centric organisations prioritise data protection?

Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these critical considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
Defence engineering and threat intel — no stone left unturned
Security Information and Event Management

Defence engineering and threat intel — no stone left unturned

Understanding the limitations of defences requires examining how blocking and detection systems leverage cyber threat intelligence.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
How to build resilience through the cloud in a post-pandemic world
Breach Prevention

How to build resilience through the cloud in a post-pandemic world

Modern cloud architectures are moving from monolithic, tiered models to distributed microservices-based architectures, writes Gigamon CTO Shehzad Merchant.

By Shehzad Merchant • 5 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021