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Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities
Mon, 21st May 2018
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open source
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healthtech
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security vulnerabilities
78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.
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Four Major Misunderstandings about public key infrastructure (PKI)
Mon, 21st May 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
Contrary to the popular belief that public key infrastructure (PKI) is obsolete, it's more vital than ever for securing burgeoning cloud and DevOps ecosystems.
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Securing cloud platforms in the financial services sector
Mon, 21st May 2018
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Organisations in the financial services sector are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to IT security.
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The top four security strategies and why they’re so effective
Mon, 21st May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The top four cybersecurity strategies, including application whitelisting and patching, are proving highly effective against 85% of attacks like ransomware.
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Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud
Mon, 21st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.
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Exclusive: Five steps to a data-centric security strategy
Fri, 18th May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Digital Guardian EMEA VP and GM discusses the modern network and how IT teams can deal with data no longer being confined to four walls.
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Is the internet getting safer?
Fri, 18th May 2018
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microsoft
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google
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facebook
Connecting our human selves to our digital identities is hard. How does your bank know it’s really you behind the browser opening a new account?.
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Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Thu, 17th May 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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nz government
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cyber threats
The Government’s Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.
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The basics of data encryption: What you need to know
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
To ensure top notch security it’s necessary to understand the following best practices when deploying and utilising encryption.
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GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
​There’s no doubt you’ve been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
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Now you see me, now you don’t: Security beyond the physical network
Wed, 16th May 2018
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uc
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vpns
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verizon
A big shift in the way people work means organisations can no longer rely on the same legacy security models they have been using to date.
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SailPoint outlines the three frontiers of identity governance at Navigate '18
Wed, 16th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SailPoint focuses on users, applications, and data as the future frontiers of identity governance. #identity #security #Navigate18.
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Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime
Wed, 16th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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bromium
The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.
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ExtraHop Reveal(x) brings cutting-edge AI to network security analytics
Tue, 15th May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
ExtraHop took a different approach to its Reveal(x) solution than what you’d generally find in solutions from other security firms.
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Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies
Tue, 15th May 2018
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.
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A new twist on an old phish: Apple scams now using encryption
Tue, 15th May 2018
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encryption
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phishing
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email security
Trend Micro recently deconstructed a new phishing scam that targets Apple IDs and uses AES encryption as part of its processes.
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Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay
Tue, 15th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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it industry
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cybercrime
Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.
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Stealthbits and emt Distribution partner to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
emt Distribution announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Jersey-based Stealthbits Technologies.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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smartphones
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firewalls
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vpns
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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domain name commission
The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.