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Kiwi CEOs: Skills shortage, cyber security & the digitised world
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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pwc
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digital age
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innovation
New Zealand CEOs concerned about technology skills shortage and rise of technological risks, according to PwC survey.
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Virtual environments blurring the edges for network managers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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ixia
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resilience
Virtual environments are causing problems for network managers, straining and distorting network edges, according to Ixia.
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Gemalto bumps up encryption offerings for enterprise customers
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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data protection
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encryption
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multi-cloud
Gemalto bumps up enterprise encryption offerings demand increases for speed, performance and security across cloud, applications and networks.
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Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ddos
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iot security
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symantec
Notorious IoT malware ‘Mirai’ has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.
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Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.
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IBM Watson has a new job: Cognitive cybersecurity expert
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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uc
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martech
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cybersecurity
Watson has spent the past year training in cybersecurity language from more than one million security documents, and is now being integrated into SOC.
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Watch out for 'The Wolf': Mr Robot star turns device hacker in new HP web series
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hp
HP is kicking off a global cybersecurity awareness campaign and who better to take centre stage than the star of the hit hacker TV series, Mr Robot.
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Accenture bulks up threat intelligence offerings with iDefense acquisition
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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banking
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acquisition
Accenture is acquiring iDefense from VeriSign to ramp up its ability to help businesses better understand emerging threats and adjust protection early.
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Siemplify releases first purpose-built platform for MSSPs
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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siemplify
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threatnexus
​Siemplify today announced the extension of its ThreatNexus platform to the managed security service provider (MSSP) market.
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Be ready: DDoS attacks like you’ve never seen are coming
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
At Equinix, we see our global interconnection platform, Platform Equinix, as an excellent staging ground for DDoS defenses.
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Ivanti reveals suite of data center security solutions for the enterprise
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
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ivanti
Ivanti unveils an enhanced line-up of enterprise-grade security solutions to fortify data centers and hybrid clouds.
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Subdomain spoofers turning to ‘trusted’ brand LinkedIn to spam users
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
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linkedin
LinkedIn has become the target of a new phishing campaign, and the company is powerless to block the attacks in the traditional ways.
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RSA introduces new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice as part of security suite
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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identity governance
RSA is continuing to forge its way ahead in the cybersecurity space with the launch of its new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice.
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IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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integrationworks
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mental health
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donations
More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.
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CyberArk boosts privileged account security for AWS
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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pam
CyberArk enhances AWS security, aims to protect critical cloud-based user credentials against rising cyber threats.
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Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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drones
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risk & compliance
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insurance
If you’re in charge of operating UAVs or drones for your employer (or your own business), drone insurance is about to get much simpler.
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Capgemini says banks & insurers must deal in 'currency of trust' for data security
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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data protection
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capgemini
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bank security
Banks and financial insurers may still be seen as trustworthy by customers but the story from inside the industry is very different.
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Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital shadows
Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.
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Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.
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NordVPN's top tips to help you stay savvy about your internet privacy
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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data protection
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vpns
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data privacy
Most internet users are unaware of the extent to which their private data is being tracked and shared with advertisers, according to a study by iSchool.