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Distributed workforces pose new challenges for information management
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
M-Files highlights the importance of robust information management for remote working, with potential savings of up to $20,000 per worker per year.
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How does MSFT Defender compare to ESET?
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
Although Microsoft Defender has gained market share and made some advancements in their offerings, it is not a silver bullet, writes Chillisoft's CEO.
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CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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threat intelligence
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CompTIA launches ISAO to help tech solution providers and MSPs access critical cybersecurity threat intelligence.
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Machine identities increasingly exploited, new research finds
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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malware
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pam
Malware attacks exploiting machine identities have doubled between 2018 and 2019, says Venafi. Machine-identity-based attacks grew eightfold in the past decade.
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Cyber criminals turn to Gmail and AOL to advance attacks
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cyber criminals are leveraging Gmail and AOL to impersonate employees, scamming 6,600 organisations in 2020, reports Barracuda Networks.
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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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10 cybersecurity risks to consider when transitioning back to the office
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Organizations should consider these 10 cybersecurity and data governance areas before reopening after COVID-19, according to BSI.
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Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.
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Who are the 2020 Mimecast ANZ partner award winners?
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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computer concepts limited
Mimecast has announced the winners of its 2020 ANZ Partner Awards, recognizing top-performing partners and individuals in the region.
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Improving network security by ‘deflecting’ cybercriminals
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.
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Cyber-attacks thrust IT compliance to the top of the business agenda
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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risk & compliance
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stax
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covid-19
Amid the surge in cyber-attacks, compliance in IT has become more critical than ever, pushing it to the forefront of business priorities.
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Fortinet unveils firewall offering for hyperscale & 5G environments
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The company continues to push the boundaries of hardware-accelerated performance for security and networking convergence.
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Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.
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Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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malware
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iot security
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wireless networks
Forescout and Arista Networks have come together to deliver Zero Trust security and greater device visibility and enforcement across heterogeneous networks.
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Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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uc
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thousandeyes
Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.
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Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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ddos
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martech
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks are shifting from network layer to application layer. Here are the top six application-layer DDoS attacks to watch out for.
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Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Strong demand for secure SD-WAN and work-from-home capabilities helped power 18% second quarter revenue growth.
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Three-in-one cloud security can ease business through difficult times
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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malware
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casb
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sase
Organisations can reduce costs and enhance security with a comprehensive cloud-based solution in a remote working world.
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InfoTrust named Mimecast’s ANZ Growth Partner of the Year
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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partner awards
The award reflects InfoTrust’s customer-centric approach with a focus on optimising ROI for customers’ security investments, the company says.
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Malware attacks abusing machine identities grew eightfold over the last 10 years - report
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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malware
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devops
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data analytics
Commodity malware campaigns that use machine identities have surged, with attacks doubling from 2018 to 2019, says Venafi.