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Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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network security
IoT device neglect exposes risks as hackers target routers, highlighting the crucial need for tighter security.
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The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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devops
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A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.
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Inside NZ’s first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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blockchain
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exports
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verifyunion
New Zealand's first blockchain-based meat export trade completed by ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea, and a Korean importer, simplifies and secures data flow.
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How phishing is evolving to outpace awareness
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cloud services
Phishing techniques are evolving, targeting cloud-based services like Gmail, deceiving users into granting API access and exposing sensitive data.
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Organisations lack holistic approach to data protection
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
It is paramount for organisations to have a clear understanding of what data protection is and close the gaps in their protection strategies.
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GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
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LogRhythm reports higher-than-anticipated SOAR adoption rate
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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siem
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logrhythm
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cybersecurity strategy
LogRhythm sees a significant surge as 33% of customers adopt its SOAR capabilities, outpacing Gartner's 2018 SOAR adoption estimates.
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Callaghan Innovation places bets in local crypto startup
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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blockchain
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defi
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation has placed $330,000 into a local cryptocurrency savings and trading startup now called Vimba.
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Voter databases available on the dark web - report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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edr
A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
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4 tips to keep safe when phishing for treats this Halloween
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Jason Howells shares Barracuda MSP's top four tips to protect your business and help identify a phishing scam from a mile away.
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Digital maturity among APAC CIOs reaches ‘tipping point’
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Gartner's new survey has revealed enterprises that fall behind in digital business now will have a serious competitive disadvantage in the future.
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How to balance collaboration and security on Workplace by Facebook
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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cloud security
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Cloud tool growth spikes data risk; firms adapt to insider threats, ensure compliance with tools like Netskope.
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Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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cloud security
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cloud services
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Small-to-medium sized businesses are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, but must take appropriate security measures to protect it, warns ESET.
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McAfee report shows cloud storage remains vulnerable to attack
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
The report revealed that nearly a quarter of the data in the cloud can be categorised as sensitive, putting an organisation at risk if stolen or leaked.
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It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
Microsoft has completed its USD $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, appointing Nat Friedman as CEO, but vows to uphold the platform’s ‘developer first’ ethos.
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Is blockchain a solution to IoT security problems?
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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ddos
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iot security
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blockchain
Could using blockchain to trace and authenticate IoT data, regardless of what that data is be the answer to the problems plaguing the Internet of Things?.
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Gartner: data risk audit executives’ top concern for 2019
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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cloud services
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auditing
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it audit
Annual Audit Plan Hot Spots Report reveals multiple risks and a lack of preparation around corporate data and analytics efforts.
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Details of 9mil compromised in Cathay Pacific data leak
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Twenty-seven credit card numbers with no CVV were accessed, and the combination of data accessed varies for each affected passenger.
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Microsoft ups commercial prices by 9% for Kiwis
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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public cloud
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cloud services
The increase only affects commercial online services priced in New Zealand dollars and is limited to cloud products only.
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SD-WAN deployments up, but networking and security challenges persist
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
The report, commissioned by Barracuda Networks, includes data from more than 900 respondents in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.