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Latest news - Page 164

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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
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Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
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World Backup Day highlights need for robust data protection
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
Ahead of World Backup Day on 31st March, Veeam's Regional CTO, Anthony Spiteri, advises companies on five imperative strategies for secure data backup, amidst rising cyber-attacks.
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Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, Anneka Gupta, emphasises the need for a cyber resilience era, combining threat posture and recovery, to counter increasingly successful disruptions by malicious actors.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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zero trust security
Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.
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Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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supply chain
As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.
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Ingram Micro NZ appoints Leon De Suza as new Managing Director
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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distributors
With 18 years of commitment and an impressive track record to his credit, Leon De Suza takes on the role of Managing Director for Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations.
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Empowering businesses: T4 Group’s strategic Data Centre acquisition
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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T4 Group bolsters its position in the co-location market with the strategic acquisition of the East Tāmaki Data Centre, offering businesses secure and cost-effective data solutions.
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PagerDuty launches enterprise Incident Management plan in the Asia-Pacific
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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PagerDuty has launched its enterprise Incident Management solution in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing reputational risks, and cutting costs for digital businesses.
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AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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benchmarking
AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
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Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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vpns
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breach prevention
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.
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LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
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BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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banking
BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.
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Claroty & Axonius unite for stronger enterprise cyber resilience
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ransomware
Claroty and Axonius announce a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise attack surface management, integrating cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity asset management to maximise cyber-resilience.