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Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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critical infrastructure
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skybox security
New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.
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HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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cybersafety
HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.
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Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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smb
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acronis
Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.
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The premier multicloud event is almost here - are you ready for VMworld 2021?
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
The premier multi-cloud event is just around the corner. VMworld is back for 2021, and this year it’s online once again.
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Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report
Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Many organizations are ill-prepared for disruptive attacks, leaving sensitive data at risk, according to Varonis' Manufacturing Data Risk Report.
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Ava Security and Nedap partner up, lead way for security integration
Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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data protection
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Ava Security and Nedap have partnered to integrate their security solutions for professionals and integrators, enabling proactive physical security.
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Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .
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The three Rs of visibility for any cloud journey
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Network-based telemetry is an essential component in securing the move to the cloud, writes Gigamon CTO Shehzad Merchant.
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How Self-Learning AI is changing the paradigm of endpoint security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Self-Learning AI is set to change the game for endpoint security – detecting the novel and sophisticated attacks that cause so much disruption today.
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Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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malware
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application security
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devsecops
Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.
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CoderSchool closes US$2.6 million pre-Series A funding
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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martech
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e-learning
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ai
CoderSchool raises $2.6m in pre-Series A round led by Monks Hill Ventures to expand educational content and technology infrastructure in Vietnam.
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Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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passwords
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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software development
There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.
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Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
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Networked bot attacks increase as human-initiated attack levels fall
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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bots
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cybercrime
A new report reveals that bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29% in the first half of 2021.
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Barracuda launches tool to help enterprises protect sensitive data
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks has launched a new Barracuda Data Inspector to scan OneDrive for Business and SharePoint data for sensitive information and malicious files.
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Satori raises $20m, plans market expansion and DataSecOps innovation
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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application security
Satori, the DataSecOps platform, has raised $20m in Series A funding to fuel R-D innovation and go-to-market expansion.
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The importance of securing cloud deployments with the right services
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
It’s important to choose a partner that can recommend fit-for-purpose solutions developed specifically for the organisation’s unique requirements.