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Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Absolute Security will unveil its new Cyber Resilience Platform at Black Hat USA 2024, offering significant advancements in combating cyber threats amid the surge of remote and hybrid work.
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Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Ripple partners start beta testing of Ripple USD stablecoin, eyeing a 2023 launch to enhance cross-border payments and drive innovation with DIFC support.
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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data protection
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edr
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xdr
Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
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Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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leadership
ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
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Strengthening an organisations cybersecurity posture in the hybrid work era
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
As hybrid work becomes the norm, organisations face increased cybersecurity challenges, requiring robust strategies and a vigilant workplace culture.
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CyberArk boosts SAP ECS security with zero-standing privileges
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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private cloud
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pam
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cybersecurity
CyberArk's solutions will be integrated into SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to enforce zero-standing privileges, enhancing security for over 6,000 global organisations.
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Size determines type & frequency of email threats to businesses
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Barracuda shows larger firms face more lateral phishing threats, while smaller companies are hit harder by external phishing and extortion.
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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saas
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data privacy
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pwc
Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO to bolster its senior leadership and enhance its commitment to privacy and security technology.
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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.
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SentinelOne & Intezer join forces to tackle Rust malware
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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sentinelone
SentinelOne and Intezer have teamed up to tackle the complexities of Rust malware, unveiling Project 0xA11C at Black Hat 2024 to aid cybersecurity efforts.
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Commvault named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault has secured its 13th consecutive recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4’s Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.
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HPE Aruba expands AI-powered networking with new NDR solutions
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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iot
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ndr
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ai models
HPE expands its AI-powered networking portfolio with new NDR capabilities and enhances universal ZTNA, boosting security and user experience in business-critical environments.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.
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Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.
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Hybrid and multi-cloud: The future of AI in business
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Hybrid and multi-cloud solutions are set to drive the future of AI in business, highlighting a shift towards flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency despite budget constraints.
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SquareX to reveal major browser vulnerabilities at DEF CON 32
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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casb
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sase
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cybersecurity
SquareX's founder, Vivek Ramachandran, will unveil alarming research on a new type of cyber-attack at DEF CON 32, threatening a USD $40 billion market.
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Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.