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Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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siem
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ueba
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it management
Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.
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Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cohesity
The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation’s IT environment.
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Nintex bolstered by independent security report
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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apm
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risk & compliance
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low-code
Nintex Workflow Cloud’s security controls are up to scratch, with not one single instance where a security control wasn’t working, or not in place.
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Genetec shows impressive growth, says IHS Markit
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
IHS has named Genetec one of the fastest-growing access control software manufacturers in the world, according to the latest IHS Report.
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430,000 people hit with financial malware
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
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Successful threat hunting requires curation & collaboration
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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document management
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siem
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ecm
Many organizations already have the technology required for threat hunting, with SIEMs and threat intelligence a starting point.
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Cybercrime complacency costs Kiwis – Norton
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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wireless networks
From the Starwood hotels data breach to online services like Flipboard, what steps have you taken to secure your information online?.
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Security challenges posed by hybrid cloud - Zscaler
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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zscaler
Legacy security approaches can result in a poor user experience, inflated costs, and dangerous holes in protection.
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DXC Technology & Autism NZ help autistic Kiwis into the workforce
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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it training
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cybersecurity
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autism
DXC Technology and Autism New Zealand's new Enterprise Centre in Wellington will support autistic Kiwis in securing high-skilled jobs across various industries.
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Fortinet integrates security fabric with Alibaba Cloud
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The combination of technologies will provide extended security visibility and control from the data center to the cloud.
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Interview: Businesses must prepare for privacy regulation update
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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brightstar
Privacy regulation in New Zealand is taking its cues from regulation in other jurisdictions - in particular the GDPR.
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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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charity
Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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archTIS signs reseller agreement with TEAM Asparona to sell Kojensi Gov
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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government
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resellers
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content creation
archTIS partners with TEAM Asparona to commercialise Kojensi Gov in New Zealand, enhancing secure collaboration for government agencies.
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Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.
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Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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security vulnerabilities
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containers
Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
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Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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blockchain
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iam
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defi
Digital ID wallet is designed to only share with third parties information that the citizen is willing to share.
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CrowdStrike report lists cybersecurity adversary rankings
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's latest report highlights the urgent need for speed in cybersecurity, ranking nation-state actors by their breakout times in real-life intrusions.
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Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
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Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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digital signage
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biometrics
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iam
Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.
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New code-signing solution released by Venafi
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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software development
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venafi
Machine identity protection solution secures code signing across organisations and guards against unauthorised use.