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Big Tech firms dominating internet choices
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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google
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facebook
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alibaba
Consumers in the Asia Pacific heavily rely on Big Tech for online services, yet 60% crave more market choices, reveals Internet Society research.

Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.

Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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cloud security
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unified threat management
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cyxtera technologies
AppGate brings together a set of differentiated cloud- and hybrid-ready security and analytics products and services.

How user-centred design is reshaping cybersecurity
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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devops
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martech
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multi-cloud
A user-centered design approach starts with users and asking them what they want to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

WatchGuard launches new ruggedised Wi-Fi access point
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The WatchGuard AP327X is a new IP67-rated Wi-Fi access point (AP) with four N-Type connectors to support a variety of external antennas.

Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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casb
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iam
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healthtech
A Bitglass report reveals that while 86% of firms have cloud tools, only 34% use SSO, highlighting a troubling gap in cloud security measures.

Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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tax
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global economy
New Zealand Inland Revenue tightens regulations on multinationals, aiming to boost annual tax revenue by NZD $200 million through updated anti-BEPS measures.

Enterprises look to zero trust network access to thwart VPN attacks
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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malware
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vpns
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zero trust security
78% of IT professionals plan to implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) following a rise in VPN attacks, according to Zscaler and Cybersecurity Insiders.

Kordia hires its first full-time CISO, Hilary Walton
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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kordia
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cso / ciso
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job moves
Kordia appoints Hilary Walton as its first full-time chief information security officer, bringing her extensive Olympic and MI5 security experience to the role.

Worldwide spending on security products and services set to reach $151.2 billion in 2023
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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it spending
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spending
Global spending on security products and services is predicted to hit $151.2bn by 2023, growing by 57% since 2018, according to a report by PreciseSecurity.com.

Alibaba Cloud gains new security accreditations
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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healthtech
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alibaba
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud earns top TISAX and GxP accreditations, boosting its security credentials in auto and healthcare.

Barracuda Networks integrates WAF into cloud platform
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Barracuda Networks launches CAP platform with new WAF-as-a-Service on Microsoft Azure, aiming to simplify robust app security across all Azure regions.

Microsoft's new security innovations at Ignite 2019
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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public cloud
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iaas
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risk & compliance
At Ignite 2019, Microsoft revealed 10 major security updates for Azure, Microsoft 365, Office, and Defender ATP, enhancing protection and compliance.

Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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martech
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twitter
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adobe
Adobe is developing an opt-in system that will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to share.

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

How to protect Industrial IoT from ransomware
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Ransomware attacks on Industrial IoT are rising, shutting down production, and causing revenue loss. Learn how to protect your OT systems now.

WatchGuard inks distie agreement with Soft Solutions
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Soft Solutions will distribute the company’s entire range of network security, W-Fi and multifactor authentication products.

Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet has acquired a US-based endpoint security company enSilo as the company continues to flesh out its global security solutions.

Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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patching
Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.

Safeguarding against AI-based cyber-attacks
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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ai
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deepfakes
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wontok
Hackers are increasingly using AI to replicate voices, tricking individuals into transferring funds. Businesses must adopt a trust but verify approach.