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Fortinet looks to reduces cyber skills gap with Training Advancement Agenda
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet expands its Training Advancement Agenda programme to address the cyber skills gap and connect individuals to employers.
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Messaging app used to control and distribute malware
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.
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Automotive Security Research Group selects ThreatQuotient
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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threat intelligence
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threatquotient
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automotive
ThreatQuotient is throwing its weight behind the development of automotive cybersecurity, specifically threat intelligence sharing for automotive products.
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Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cybercrime trends in 2020 included increased phishing attacks, monetary gain, and supply chain attacks, according to a report by Keysight Technologies.
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Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.
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Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
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Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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social engineering
Attacks on trade enterprises have significantly risen, with a 56% increase in the trade industry, according to Positive Technologies.
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COVID-19 has changed the way companies handle data security
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data management
Remote working under COVID-19 has brought far-reaching changes to how we do business, with implications for data governance, says Titus.
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Corporate security failing to keep pace in new COVID-19 world
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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fujitsu
Corporate security is failing to keep pace in the new normal of remote working in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Fujitsu.
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IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The exponential growth of IoT connections will generate $16 billion in IoT security revenue by 2026, according to ABI Research.
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New onboarding standard to secure Internet of Things launched
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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iot
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industrial iot
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healthtech
The FIDO Alliance has created a new IoT onboarding standard to enhance security, cost, and complexity challenges in device deployment.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barracuda?
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Barracuda is a cybersecurity company that provides security, networking and storage products based on network appliances and cloud services.
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Entrust acquires identity verification company WorldReach
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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identity proofing
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entrust
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digital identity
Global security company Entrust has acquired WorldReach, enabling solutions for Digital Traveller and Citizen Identity experiences.
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Six key characteristics of a modern secure web gateway
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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malware
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casb
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dlp
COVID-19 has accelerated remote work globally. Here are six key factors to consider when choosing a secure web gateway (SWG) for a distributed work environment.
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Why organisations should make adaptability their #1 security requirement
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Organisations must develop a long-term security strategy to protect employees working from home or in the office. #RemoteWorking #Cybersecurity.
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CISOs facing rising security debts
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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f-secure
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cso / ciso
CISOs are facing a rising security debt to protect against increasing cyber attacks, according to a report by F-Secure.
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Trend Micro launches cloud security platform on AWS Marketplace
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
Organisations that build on AWS are now able to leverage Trend Micro Cloud One to protect their cloud-based environments.
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Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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microsoft
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kaspersky
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zero day malware
While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
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Egnyte ensures greater security across Microsoft 365 with latest integrations
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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uc
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
Egnyte launches new integrations with Microsoft 365 for improved insight and security, targeting mid-sized organisations.
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Zscaler expands CIEM solutions with Trustdome acquisition
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Zscaler acquires CIEM company Trustdome to address cloud workload issues and expand its Cloud Protection portfolio.