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Exclusive: Emt Distribution eyes aggressive growth for Kiwi business
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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soft solutions
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distributors
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thycotic
Emt Distribution is expecting high demand from Kiwi resellers for its latest vendor signing after setting its sights on 60% growth for its NZ business.
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Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
You don’t hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.
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Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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biometrics
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mfa
Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
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How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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university of waikato
Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.
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ExtraHop plucks FireEye vet as new SVP of worldwide sales
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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extrahop
The provider of real-time IT analytics has its sights set on the security market with plans to accelerate expansion using a new leader at the helm.
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Built-in cybersecurity for business computing? Exeed has you covered
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Cybersecurity can seem daunting for Kiwi SMBs, which is why Exeed has come up with a solution for resellers to take advantage of.
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Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
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DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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ddos
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botnet
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nexusguard
DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
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LogRhythm tops in Gartner SIEM Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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siem
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analyst report
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awards
LogRhythm has taken out the gold medal at Gartner's 2017 Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for SIEM. So who won silver and bronze?.
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Microsoft uncovers how cybercrime gang uses Intel tech for stealth
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft uncovers details about cybercrime group PLATINUM, targeting Southeast Asia through code injection and 'hot patching'.
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Fujitsu incorporates blockchain to secure data exchange networks
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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data protection
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blockchain
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Fujitsu champions blockchain to bolster secure data sharing, aiming for swift, safe exchanges across various industries.
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Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.
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Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.
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HPE's industry-first puts silicon at the forefront of server security
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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supply chain & logistics
The industry-first development features embedded silicon-based security into HPE's next-generation ProLiant servers.
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Impersonation attacks rise 400% as email security struggles to keep up
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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email
20% of risky emails bypass security systems, according to Mimecast. Attacks like impersonation grew by 400% QoQ.
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Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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casb
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dlp
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personal computing devices
Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.
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How to address the security risks created by big data
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big data increases the risk of cyber attacks, warns Aleron's director Alex Morkos. Organizations must take steps to protect themselves.
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Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.
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Hooligans! Mexican bike gang charged with hacking Jeep Wranglers
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Nine members of a Mexican-based motorcycle gang have been charged with stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers worth at least $US 4.5 million.
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Trend Micro's ten steps for securing our smart cities
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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iot
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trend micro
Right now there are 250 smart city projects underway in 178 cities worldwide, but how do those projects tackle cybersecurity?.