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Cybersecurity key to business advantage, report finds
Fri, 14th May 2021
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casb
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sase
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cso / ciso
CEOs and CISOs are prioritizing cybersecurity and converged approaches, reshaping the business landscape, according to a WSJ Intelligence and Forcepoint Survey.
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Exabeam addresses security at scale with latest announcement
Fri, 14th May 2021
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
Exabeam has unveiled two new cloud-delivered security solutions, Fusion XDR and Fusion SIEM, designed to tackle security challenges at scale.
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Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.
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Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
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Organisations turn to zero trust to support remote workforce - Citrix survey
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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virtualisation
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daas
Traditional security models won't cut it in the future of work, says Citrix CISO, as remote working becomes more prevalent.
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Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Fri, 14th May 2021
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firewalls
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.
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Eden Park has now joined the SaferCities CCTV network
Thu, 13th May 2021
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surveillance
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police
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cctv
Eden Park joins SaferCities' vGRID CCTV network, allowing police and emergency services a live link to major events at New Zealand's national stadium.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Thu, 13th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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hacking
Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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Police drone data risks ending up on servers Chinese government can access - reports
Thu, 13th May 2021
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drones
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surveillance
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datacentre infrastructure
Police drones used in trials are at risk of data ending up in Chinese cloud servers, but benefits outweigh risks, reports say.
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Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears
Thu, 13th May 2021
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data privacy
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online shopping
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online security
Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.
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Jamf to acquire Wandera for $400 million
Wed, 12th May 2021
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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byod
Jamf has agreed to acquire zero trust cloud security specialist Wandera for $400m to expand its Apple Enterprise Management capabilities.
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OpenText launches MDR service to empower security teams
Wed, 12th May 2021
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soc
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
OpenText launches new MDR service to help enterprise customers detect and respond to cybersecurity threats more effectively.
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Making security a focal point when building an MSP
Wed, 12th May 2021
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partner programmes
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managed services
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connectwise
A successful transition can lead to enhanced efficiency, better service, and increased profit, writes ConnectWise SVP of international sales Gregg Lalle.
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AWS opens new office in Auckland's Commercial Bay
Wed, 12th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Amazon Web Services opens new office in Auckland's Commercial Bay building, boosting investment in local New Zealand businesses.
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Palo Alto Networks expands Prisma Cloud to protect cloud workloads
Tue, 11th May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Palo Alto Networks expands Prisma Cloud to automatically secure cloud workloads and enhance detection and compliance.
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CrowdStrike and Google Cloud announce product integrations to boost security
Tue, 11th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
CrowdStrike and Google Cloud have announced a series of product integrations to deliver customers better security, visibility and workload protection.
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Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
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Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business
Tue, 11th May 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Cloud security firm Zscaler has unveiled new innovations and programs to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform and secure digital businesses.
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76 breaches reported in first four months of revamped Privacy Act
Mon, 10th May 2021
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Barely four months since the Privacy Act 2020 came into force, early indications appear to suggest that mandatory breach reporting regulations are working.
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ThreatQuotient launches automation capability for detection and response
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
ThreatQuotient launches data-driven approach to SOAR and XDR, using automation to enhance detection and response capabilities.