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HashiCorp multi-cloud infrastructure automation is now available in Asia-Pacific and Japan
Malware

HashiCorp multi-cloud infrastructure automation is now available in Asia-Pacific and Japan

HashiCorp's Cloud Platform (HCP) is now available in Asia-Pacific and Japan, offering managed service offerings for organizations in the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Exploring the move from virtual machines to containerisation
Storage

Exploring the move from virtual machines to containerisation

Containerisation is becoming the core technology for running business applications faster with greater reliability in the era of digital transformation.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Why secure SD-WAN is the key to leveraging 5G safely and effectively
Firewalls

Why secure SD-WAN is the key to leveraging 5G safely and effectively

Businesses in Australia are exploring the potential of 5G networks and the need for secure SD-WAN solutions to ensure success.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?

Forter, a SaaS-based fraud detection company, works with global online retailers and banks to provide real-time trust analysis.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Maximising your investments through security automation
Cloud Services

Maximising your investments through security automation

Organizations have accelerated their plans for security automation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 80% now having partial automation, a new report finds.

By Anthony Stitt • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Manufacturing

DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise

DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
CTOs see human error, ransomware and phishing as biggest security threats
Malware

CTOs see human error, ransomware and phishing as biggest security threats

CTOs view human error, ransomware, and phishing as the top security threats, but many companies lack proper safeguards, says STX Next.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Malware

Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks

Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Connectivity issues a widespread problem in IoT rollout according to new Inmarsat research
Storage

Connectivity issues a widespread problem in IoT rollout according to new Inmarsat research

Connectivity issues are hindering IoT rollout for businesses worldwide, with 75% experiencing challenges, says Inmarsat report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach

Cybersecurity experts warn of the dangers of password reuse after the recent GoDaddy data breach exposes 1.2 million customers' data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Protecting business-critical data at the rack level
DataCentre infrastructure

Protecting business-critical data at the rack level

It is important to have both digital and physical security visibility into the data center. Here's how intelligent PDUs can help.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Phishing

Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge

With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
CrowdStrike tops list of most valuable public cybersecurity firms on Deloitte Fast 500
AI Security

CrowdStrike tops list of most valuable public cybersecurity firms on Deloitte Fast 500

CrowdStrike has the highest valuation of any of the cybersecurity companies included in the 2021 Technology Fast 500 winners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Phishing

Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite

Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Vulnerability in Cisco security devices could cause firewalls to fail
Privileged Access Management

Vulnerability in Cisco security devices could cause firewalls to fail

Vulnerability in Cisco ASA and Cisco FTD firewalls discovered by Positive Technologies researcher, could lead to denial of service. Install updates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Organisations suffer security incidents related to exposed secrets in DevOps
DevOps

Organisations suffer security incidents related to exposed secrets in DevOps

Fifty-seven percent of organisations have suffered security incidents related to exposed secrets in DevOps, new research has revealed.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace
Storage

Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace

When businesses started turning paper-based documents into digital files, there were no hard-and-fast rules regarding where to store information.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021