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Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Network admins, fret not: Embrace next-gen NAC solutions for seamless security and simpler IT management amidst tech explosion.
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Exclusive: Kiwi developed security offering opening up new reseller opportunities
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The Kiwi developers of a new security assessment and compliance system are on the hunt for resellers wanting to offer more holistic security services.
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Seven key areas for your cybersecurity investments
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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risk & compliance
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investment
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accenture
As cyberattacks continue to proliferate prioritising where to focus resources to adequately protect your company is a challenge.
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Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cartech
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tencent
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tesla
Researchers at Tencent’s Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla’s firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.
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Ping Identity wins CODiE Award for Best Identity & Access Security Solution
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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saas
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microsoft
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google
The Ping Identity Platform delivers a unified, standards-based solution that can be deployed as SaaS, software or both.
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Securing your unified communications: Three key considerations
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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uc
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risk & compliance
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wireless networks
Surprisingly, attacks against unified communications (UC) are some of the fastest growing and most misunderstood threats organizations face today.
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Javelin Networks: Give up on honeypots, because attackers will outsmart them
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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iam
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hackers
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digital credentials
Honey tokens, which are honeypots that are not computers, are easily studied and avoided by the average attacker.
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$250,000 up for grabs in Microsoft's latest Windows Bounty Program
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is offering up to US$250,000 in a new bug bounty program focused exclusively on ironing out the kinks in Windows 10.
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A look at the Fortinet-CIS collaboration & how it will change cyber risk management in ANZ
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity insurance
Fortinet and Australian Insurtech company Cyber Indemnity Solutions (CIS) are collaborating on a security assessment program.
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Nearly a quarter of ‘unsafe’ emails getting through to user inboxes
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There is a continuous challenge of securing organisations from malicious attachments, dangerous files type, impersonation attacks as well as spam.
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Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.
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The end is nigh: Adobe to disable Flash Player by 2020
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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martech
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microsoft
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youtube
Browser vendors are integrating capabilities once provided by plugins directly, given this progress, Adobe has decided to end the life of Flash...
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NSP poised for stronger presence in Kiwi market after two new appointments
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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optinet
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nsp
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job moves
NSP, an Auckland-based security firm, boosts its Kiwi market presence with the appointment of Joerg Buss as CISO and John Muir as technical director.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
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The Dark Web: Is your company at risk?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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dark web
Not only is information on a company’s assets available, but information about new techniques to compromise targets is for sale on the dark web.
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ForeScout partners with ServiceNow to enable complementary capabilities
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
ForeScout and ServiceNow have partnered to improve IoT security, providing customers with asset visibility and accelerated response to security incidents.
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IBM X-Force takes on IoT security across connected devices - and vehicles
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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iot
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ibm
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ibm security
IBM X-Force researchers are expanding their focus to include vehicle and IoT security in response to a growing market for data connectivity in vehicles.
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Webroot launches SecureAnywhere certification program
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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ai security
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ai
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webroot
Webroot has launched a free SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection certification program, saying it will enable reseller to improve revenues.
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Cisco reveals alarming findings from Midyear Cybersecurity Report
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Cisco Midyear Cybersecurity Report warns of rapidly evolving threats and potential 'destruction of service' (DeOS) attacks.
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Check Point’s second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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software
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financial results
Gil Shrewd says the company is rapt with the second quarter results, reporting the revenue growth to be healthy.