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'Bait attacks' become go-to method for cyber criminals
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Over a third of global businesses are at risk of being targeted by a 'bait attack' within a month, warns Barracuda Networks.
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DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bandwidth
DDoS attacks reach unprecedented levels in Q3 2021, targeting digital infrastructure operators, says Link11. Attack frequency rises 17% from Q2.
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Arcserve partners with Google Cloud to deliver cloud business continuity solution
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Data and ransomware protection provider Arcserve has announced it has entered into a new partnership with Google Cloud Platform.
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Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.
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WatchGuard introduces WIFI management into cloud portfolio
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies launches Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud and a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points, simplifying management and enhancing security.
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Akamai launches next-gen web application and API protection solution
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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devops
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apm
Akamai Technologies introduces App - API Protector, a next-gen web application and API protection solution for stronger security outcomes.
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ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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passwordless
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
ForgeRock introduces new features to aid hybrid enterprises with access management, including Pass-Through Authentication and Just-in-Time Migration.
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NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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ddos
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iot
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cybersecurity
New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.
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Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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gaming
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biometrics
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pam
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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healthtech
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unit 42
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cyber espionage
A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
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How credentials became an attacker’s easiest target
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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iam
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cybersafety
Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.
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Zero Trust means strong, frictionless PAM and other controls
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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pam
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mfa
Imagine an organisation’s information infrastructure as something like a bank’s safe deposit box service, with security guards on the door.
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ThycoticCentrify builds on vision for modern PAM with latest integration
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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saas
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pam
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integration
ThycoticCentrify has leveraged the ThycoticCentrify platform to integrate with Secret Server, its privileged account and session management solution.
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ExtraHop launches decryption support for Microsoft to halt advanced attacks
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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extrahop
ExtraHop has expanded decryption support for Microsoft authentication and application protocols, providing high fidelity detection of malicious activity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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saas
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encryption
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rhipe
emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.
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DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks have increased by 24% this quarter, with smart attacks up by 31%, according to Kaspersky. The US is the most targeted country.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data privacy
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data leak
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hacking
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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Be a “PAMbassador” and help your workmates be cyber smart
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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pam
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cybersecurity
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thycotic
If you are an IT or cybersecurity professional with PAM experience, being a PAMbassador could benefit both your organization and your career.
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How government agencies can deliver secure digital services to citizens
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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government
New Zealand government agencies can capitalize on high trust levels to introduce digital services, but cybersecurity must be a priority to maintain trust.
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Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
The spate of high profile ransomware incidents this year has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.