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LogRhythm announces LogRhythm Axon and new solution enhancements
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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LogRhythm launches cloud-native security operations platform, LogRhythm Axon, to help overwhelmed security teams defend against cyberattacks.
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BT enhances global Cardway portfolio with Mako Networks
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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vpns
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martech
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commerce systems
BT has announced a significant enhancement to its Cardway portfolio of payment solutions following the signing of a global agreement with Mako Networks.
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Swift successfully pilots its Securities View capability
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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fintech
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
The new capability significantly increases transparency in post-trade processing while preventing costly settlement fails; it will be widely available in 2023.
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Continuous attack attempts discovered on Atlassian Confluence zero day
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
Following a coordinated disclosure of a zero-day vulnerability by Volexity in Atlassian Confluence, attackers went wild to exploit it.
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Mandiant uncovers malware ecosystem deployed on VMware hypervisors and guest systems
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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malware
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Novel malware ecosystem found on VMware hypervisors and guest systems, deployed by a suspected China nexus threat actor, says Mandiant research.
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Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A new global survey from Yubico has found that 59% of employees still rely on usernames and passwords as the primary method to authenticate their accounts.
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Black Lotus Labs discovers new, multipurpose malware
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Black Lotus Labs, the threat intelligence team at Lumen, has discovered a new, rapidly growing, multipurpose malware written in the Go programming language.
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Sysdig reveals a loss of $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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ddos
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cloud security
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application security
The 2022 Sysdig Cloud Native Threat Report breaks down supply chain attacks against containers and how geopolitical conflict influences attacker behaviours.
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Barracuda accelerates growth in its data protection business
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Barracuda cloud-to-cloud backup protects against evolving cyber threats, such as ransomware, and is now transactable in the Azure Marketplace.
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Jamf shows intent to acquire mobile security firm ZecOps
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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mdm
This acquisition positions Jamf to help IT and security teams strengthen their organisation’s mobile security posture.
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Trellix set to launch new unified partner program in 2023
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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partner programmes
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ai security
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Trellix announces Trellix Xtend, a partner program designed to boost profitability and growth in its global partner ecosystem.
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Fortinet advances AIOps to aid the hybrid workforce
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet introduces enhanced AIOps capabilities across its networking portfolio, including AI-based network operations management for 5G/LTE gateways.
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TUANZ welcomes new board members
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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job moves
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digital acceleration
The Tech Users Association of New Zealand welcomes new board members, with a vision of putting NZ in the top 10 digital ready nations by 2030.
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SmartBear appoints Shital Whitmore as Chief Financial Officer
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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cfo
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vista equity partners
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real estate
SmartBear promotes Shital Whitmore to CFO, while Bryce Chicoyne becomes COO. SmartBear has tripled revenue and EBITDA and completed seven acquisitions.
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Sinclair ramps up for APAC boom with new leaders
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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martech
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risk & compliance
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seo
Sinclair announces key leadership appointments for APAC growth. Philippa Lui is CFO, Carbo Yu as Regional Exec. Director, and Jessica Man as MD - Hong Kong.
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Rubrik appoints Antoine Le Tard as Vice President for the APAC region
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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customers
Data management firm Rubrik appoints Antoine Le Tard as VP for APAC. Le Tard, with 25 years' experience, aims to strengthen Rubrik's data security.
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LogicMonitor appoints Sean Pavan as Director of Channel for Asia Pacific & Japan
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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digital transformation
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cisco
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juniper networks
LogicMonitor appoints Sean Pavan as Director of Channel for APJ, tasked with strengthening customer relationships and driving business development.
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Lenovo appoints Manu Mehra as Managing Director for its Infrastructure Solutions Group
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Lenovo appoints Manu Mehra as MD for its Infrastructure Solutions Group business in ANZ, aiming to accelerate digital transformation in the market.
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Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
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SAP appoints Carl Jones as Managing Director for South East Asia
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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hcm
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sap
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sales
Dr Carl Jones appointed as SAP Concur's new Managing Director for South East Asia, leading client-facing commercial opportunities and promoting sustainability.