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Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Malware

Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock

Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Okta updates Workflows as standalone offering to accelerate innovation
Unified Communications

Okta updates Workflows as standalone offering to accelerate innovation

Okta announces the availability of Okta Workflows as a standalone offering, providing automation for identity-based business processes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Mobile Device Management

Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices

Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Orolia and Hoptroff strike up partnership deal, collaborate on TTaaS software
Unified Communications

Orolia and Hoptroff strike up partnership deal, collaborate on TTaaS software

Orolia and Hoptroff partner to offer Traceable Time as a Service, providing precise time to customers in various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Empired launches new app to reduce human error and improve security
Unified Communications

Empired launches new app to reduce human error and improve security

The Empired User Secure Score works alongside Microsoft Teams, to give organisations a bird's eye view of the level of security compliance from their team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity
Malware

The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity breaches in infrastructure organizations carry high potential for chaos. Proactive protection is crucial.

By Andrew Wilson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security
Data Analytics

Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security

Cloud security is more trusted than ever, but there are still gaps that need to be addressed. Find out what they are in this article.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks
Malware

Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks

Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services have collaborated to bring Dell's cyber recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Netsafe

Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code

Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
Malware

NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers

National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Firewalls

Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents

Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
Cybersecurity

Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath

Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS
Hyperscale

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye launch cloud security capabilities on AWS

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye have unveiled new cloud security capabilities on AWS, including integration with Amazon Inspector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
OPC finds leading cause of privacy breaches is human error
Breach Prevention

OPC finds leading cause of privacy breaches is human error

Human error is responsible for the majority of serious privacy breaches, with email errors accounting for over a quarter, a report by the OPC reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks
Malware

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands and launches relentless attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Mandiant research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021