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NEC NZ elevated to gold status in Palo Alto Networks channel program
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
NEC New Zealand’s move into emerging practices including cybersecurity has seen it garner Palo Alto Networks NextWave gold partner status.
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Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.
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Symantec acquires Israeli threat isolation startup
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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partners
Symantec is acquiring Fireglass in a deal designed to strengthen its cyber defence platform and extend its secure web gateway and email protection.
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The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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blockchain
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rsm australia
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digital disruption
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
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The three Rs of enterprise security: Rotate, repave, and repair
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
No organisation regularly repaves their services or applications from a known, good state, leading to vulnerable servers for more than five months.
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Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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ddos
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dark web
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digital shadows
One of the Dark Web's biggest marketplaces for illegal online trades was taken offline this week, with reports circulating that it was an 'exit scam'.
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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software development
Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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Mitigating identity-related risks: The complete package or a one-man show?
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Think of behaviour analytics as Iron Man and identity analytics as The Avengers and you have a powerful approach to identity access management.
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A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald says that NotPetya was most likely a state-sponsored attack through malware.
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Auckland tech risk management company expands to Singapore
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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delta insurance
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risk management
Delta specialises in cybersecurity, technology risk, professional and management liability, as well as drone insurance.
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Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.
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Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
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Behind the STRATUS project: The security researchers on a mission to bring data control back to users
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
Users trust that cloud providers to keep data safe, but they don't know what happens to data once it's in the cloud.
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emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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support
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resellers
emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.
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OceanLotus malware proves that MacOS attackers are rapidly honing their craft
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Despite its low profile, the OceanLotus backdoor for MacOS has become more advanced and more targeted than ever before.
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Practical ways your firm can take action with security analytics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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storage
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siem
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soc
Security is the word on everyone’s lips but what can you really do with the analytics data behind it? LogRhythm and SANS shows how to put it to work.
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Securing assets and applications in the cloud
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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devops
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cloud security
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iaas
Hard-coding and embedding credentials in the code or a script can initially make them easy to use – but this represents a significant vulnerability.
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Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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siem
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logrhythm
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research director
Security analytics has gone from buzzword to obligatory application in a very short time. Gartner, BT and the SANS Institute share their secrets.
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FY18 is here: ESET's guide to top cybersecurity investments for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
As Australian businesses and SMBs start to formulate their budgets for FY18, ESET is underlining the importance of security irrespective of size.
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Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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encryption
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data privacy
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spying
Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.