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Big Switch Networks rolls out new capabilities for app-level analytics and threat remediation
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Big Switch Networks has announced updates to Big Mon, or Big Monitoring Fabric, a next-generation network packet broker.
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Five reasons to kill off passwords as we know them
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.
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Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Staff from Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.
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Virtustream opens up SaaS offerings to include compliance & risk management
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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network infrastructure
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Dell Technologies’ cloud business Virtustream has added risk management and continuous compliance monitoring to its specialised SaaS offerings.
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Five steps to ensure persistent data security across your network
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Gaps are starting to appear in perimeter defences, which can be exploited by hackers or malware to steal information and personal data.
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LogRhythm & Mimecast fuse email security & next-gen SIEM
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Joint customers are now able to access LogRhythm’s advanced correlation and security analytics through email security data from Mimecast’s cloud.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Tue, 1st May 2018
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Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.
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Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.
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Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel’s locking systems are up-to-date.
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Honeywell opens Asia's first Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence in Singapore
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Honeywell’s Industrial Cyber Security Center of Excellence is now fully operational in Singapore’s Changi Business Park - its first in Asia.
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Why real-time visibility into big data is important for cybersecurity
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Real-time visibility into big data could be the answer to keeping networks and endpoints secure without allocating human resources to the problem.
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Why mandating strong cybersecurity for your remote workforce matters
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Employees who use unprotected public or home internet connections are putting their organisation, networks, assets, and intellectual property at risk.
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Artificial intelligence oversaturation – going beyond the buzzword
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The marketplace is awash with AI claims, but distinguishing genuine innovation from marketing fluff remains a challenge, especially in cybersecurity.
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CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.
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ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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insurance
ANZ and IBM collaborate with Suncorp to develop blockchain solution to speed up payment reconciliation in insurance industry.
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How to stay on top of the ever-changing tech landscape
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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IMAGINE 2018 is not worth missing for anyone who wants to learn about the latest and greatest in enterprise tech.
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70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Sat, 28th Apr 2018
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social media
A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint’s human-centric security strategy.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.