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Three ways to prioritise cybersecurity for maximum protection
Wed, 19th May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
CISOs should implement this three-pronged approach to prioritising cybersecurity concerns, writes Fortinet regional director for ANZ Jon McGettigan.
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Fortinet: Seamless security into the cloud at any edge, any scale
Wed, 19th May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's Jon McGettigan offers a strategy for securing your network in a hybrid cloud environment and implementing edge computing.
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McAfee’s new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis
Wed, 19th May 2021
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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soc
McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.
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Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Wed, 19th May 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.
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UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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outage
Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
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CrowdStrike announces new workflow automation tool
Wed, 19th May 2021
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multi-cloud
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rpa
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ai security
The platform will assist enterprises in meeting the 1-10-60 challenge: one minute to identify a breach, 10 minutes to investigate, and 60 minutes to remediate.
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BlackLine achieves ISO/IEC 27017:2015 security compliance
Wed, 19th May 2021
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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blackline
BlackLine follows information security standards in cloud services, supported by policies that enforce data security and privacy.
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Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.
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The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Tue, 18th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn’t cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.
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Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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smartphones
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spying
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eset
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
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Spending on cybersecurity and risk management tech to hit $150 billion in 2021
Tue, 18th May 2021
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casb
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Global spending on information security and risk management technology will reach $150.4 billion this year, according to research from Gartner.
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Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks
Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.
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HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Tue, 18th May 2021
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Barracuda sees strong momentum across cloud email security solutions
Mon, 17th May 2021
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks reports strong momentum in email security solutions, driven by increased Office 365 adoption and demand for Barracuda Sentinel.
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Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Mon, 17th May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre points to the ‘Conti’ ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.
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ExtraHop reveals common insecure protocols used in enterprise IT
Mon, 17th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Significant number of enterprise environments still vulnerable to ransomware due to outdated and insecure protocols, warns ExtraHop security advisory.
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CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds
Mon, 17th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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report
Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.
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CISOs seek thought leadership to aid in cybersecurity decisions
Mon, 17th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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leadership
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disruption
CISOs seek thought leaders when making cybersecurity buying decisions with 74% willing to pay a premium, says Code Red report.
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Best practices and key factors for identity management
Fri, 14th May 2021
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.