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EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
As digital transformation continues its relentless march forward, almost every business is becoming reliant on information to function.
Zscaler hires Former FireEye exec to manage ANZ
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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zscaler
Zscaler appoints Sean Kopelke as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering the security cloud company's regional presence.
DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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ddos
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kaspersky
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threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Conficker’s legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
Waikato Uni cybersecurity head says new taskforce will set the country in the right direction
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
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nz government
The UK government's Cyber Security Skills Taskforce is addressing the country's urgent need for action on the cybersecurity skills shortage.
Software vulnerability management: How ‘intelligence’ helps reduce the attack surface
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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flexera
While CSOs probably don’t need to be reminded of the extensive damage that can be inflicted through vulnerabilities, the numbers speak for themselves.
New ScanPOS Point-of-Sale malware heavily targets hospitality sector
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Proofpoint researchers have discovered a Point-of-Sale malware that is targeting organisations worldwide, including those in Australia.
Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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netsafe
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aras
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internet
Netsafe steps up as NZ's authorised agency to combat rising tide of online harassment, Minister Adams announces.
Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The addition of six vendors to Hemisphere Technologies' portfolio is offering resellers new opportunities via a full solution sell, the distie says.
RedShield celebrates iSANZ Best Security Company of the Year
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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redshield
Kiwi web app specialists RedShield win Best Security Company of the Year at iSANZ Awards, recognition for 'superior' security products.
Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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pwc
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netsafe
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hall of fame
New Zealand's information security professionals turned out in force for last week's iSANZ Awards - and we've got the photos to prove it.
Netsafe launches new service in fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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harmful digital communications act
Netsafe launches free service to tackle cyberbullying and online abuse in New Zealand. Over half of Kiwis worried about online safety.
PwC wins iSANZ award for interactive cyber security simulation
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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isanz
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awards
PwC's 'Game of Threats' wins Best Security Awareness Campaign at iSANZ awards, acknowledging local contributions to info security.
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.
Dropbox doubles down on corporate data protection
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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cloud security
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dropbox
Dropbox says it's doubling down on corporate data protection with new security controls designed to protect data and make it easier to collaborate.
Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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casb
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dlp
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software development
McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.
Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Ixia launches CloudStorm, pioneering multi-terabit security testing for next-gen hyperscale data centres, readying them for cloud-scale applications.
Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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router
Someone recently asked me if we shouldn’t adopt a new name for the Internet of Things (IoT) because the existing term is too vague.
Working in the cyber security industry
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.