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ASC launches compliance recording solution for Teams
Tue, 12th May 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Records, transcribes and analyses all communications through MS Team to ensure compliance, storing it all in the cloud.
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eShard named APAC distributor for ALPhANOV
Tue, 12th May 2020
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distributors
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apac expansion
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eshard
eShard has now the capability to bring a turn-key solution for Side-Channel and Fault Injection analysis platform in the Asia Pacific region.
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HID Global and Keyfactor team up for zero-trust security
Tue, 12th May 2020
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malware
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
HID Global and Keyfactor join forces to enhance data security with their new solution, combining digital certificates and zero-trust security.
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McAfee collaborates with Atlassian to bolster security for cloud adopters
Tue, 12th May 2020
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uc
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devops
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cloud security
McAfee partners with Atlassian to enhance cloud security, allowing joint customers to apply advanced data protections and threat detection via MVISION Cloud.
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Developers using Firebase urged to check configuration after leak exposed
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smartphones
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martech
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cybersecurity
Urgent! Developers using Firebase must check configuration: Comparitech finds 4.8% of apps on Google Play leak personal data, risking millions of users.
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Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Mon, 11th May 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
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Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal security
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identity
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
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DDoS attacks doubled in Q1 2020 as attackers target remote workers
Mon, 11th May 2020
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks surged in Q1 2020, doubling from Q4 2019 as threat actors exploited the shift to remote work and learning, reports Kaspersky.
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Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now
Mon, 11th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.
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CrowdStrike top-rated in Peer Insights for endpoint protection
Mon, 11th May 2020
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endpoint protection
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cx
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martech
Has the highest rating among vendors in May 2020 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ for Endpoint Detection and Response Solutions.
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VPN provider Hide My Ass promises no more user logging
Mon, 11th May 2020
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vpns
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data privacy
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location tracking
HMA (Hide My Ass; the VPN provider owned by Avast, is launching a new 'no logging policy (NLP)' to enhance user privacy.
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What lies beneath – the new power of video
Mon, 11th May 2020
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saas
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surveillance
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biometrics
Video cameras are transforming from passive surveillance tools to dynamic assets, offering advanced analytics, enhanced security, and operational efficiencies.
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CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Fri, 8th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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centurylink
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insider threats
The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.
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Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
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Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Fri, 8th May 2020
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email security
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government
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cyber espionage
Naikon’s primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
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Fortinet launches new enterprise network firewall
Fri, 8th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
It is engineered to enable an innovative, security-driven networking approach that seamlessly integrates networking with security.
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Concerns over hygiene sends biometric device revenue spiralling
Thu, 7th May 2020
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biometrics
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healthtech
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ai models
According to ABI Research, the market for biometric devices will plummet by US$2 billion over the course of 2020.
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Fortinet delivers dominant Q1 2020 financial results
Thu, 7th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The cybersecurity company saw gains in almost every category for its financial results of the first quarter of the year.
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Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft’s new Kiwi data centre
Thu, 7th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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iaas
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's decision to build a data centre in New Zealand is welcomed by Catalyst Cloud, which sees it as a boon for local businesses' multi-cloud strategies.
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COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.