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BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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dr
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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Cybersecurity gaps in New Zealand SMEs highlighted by NCSC
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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support
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A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.
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Dragos launches enhanced platform for OT threat detection
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Dragos launches an enhanced platform for OT cybersecurity, offering better visibility, asset management, and threat detection amid rising industrial cyber threats.
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SailPoint strengthens leadership with new CSO & President
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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microsoft
SailPoint Technologies bolsters its leadership with Gary Nafus as Chief Sales Officer and Matt Mills promoted to President, aiming to meet soaring demand for identity security solutions.
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Tenable finds only 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant risks
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New research from Tenable finds that just 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant cybersecurity risks, urging firms to sharpen focus on key threats.
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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ai security
A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.
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Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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community
Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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spark
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gender equality
Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Gallagher Security touts vertically integrated manufacturing model
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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devops
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apm
Gallagher Security's vertically integrated model ensures swift global distribution and unparalleled quality control, exemplified by their pandemic adaptability.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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mfa
Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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okta
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gender diversity
Jen Waugh, Senior Director of Security Culture at Okta, is revolutionising the company's ethos by integrating robust security measures and championing women in cybersecurity.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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dei
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phishing
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email security
In an exclusive interview, Yubico co-founder Stina Ehrensvard discusses her journey in cybersecurity, the challenges she faced, and her mission to inspire more women to join the field.
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Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
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F5 & Intel collaborate to boost AI security & performance
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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iot
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digital entertainment
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ai models
F5 and Intel join forces to enhance AI security and performance, combining F5’s NGINX Plus with Intel’s OpenVINO toolkit and IPUs for superior AI services.
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Kaspersky enhances SIEM capabilities with major platform update
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest SIEM update enhances threat detection with advanced features like multi-cluster search, DNS Analytics, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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F5 & Intel join forces to boost AI security & performance
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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iot
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digital entertainment
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ai models
F5 and Intel team up to bolster the security and efficiency of AI applications, integrating Intel’s IPUs and OpenVINO toolkit with F5’s NGINX Plus.
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Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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soc
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ai security
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edr
Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.