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Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Cybersecurity

Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone

Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Technology, not training, protects users from phishing
Phishing

Technology, not training, protects users from phishing

Businesses should prioritise utilisation of readily available authentication technologies to prevent the ongoing phishing threat.

By Andrew Shikiar • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Jamf unveils a range of new features at its 12th annual conference
Hyperscale

Jamf unveils a range of new features at its 12th annual conference

Jamf has kicked off its 12th annual Jamf Nation User Conference with more than 11,000 Apple administrators in attendance worldwide.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Biometrics

Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics

Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge

Forcepoint to acquire Bitglass, integrating its cloud-native SSE platform into its cybersecurity offerings. Read more here.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year
Malware

Two of three Australian SMBs became victims of cyber-attacks over the past year

Two-thirds of Australian SMBs hit by cyber-attacks in the past year, with many losing over USD $645K per incident, a Cisco study reveals.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Cohesity expands portfolio with Disaster Recovery as a Service, partners with AWS
Disaster Recovery

Cohesity expands portfolio with Disaster Recovery as a Service, partners with AWS

Cohesity has announced the general availability of its disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering, providing customers with more choice and flexibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks

The security and governance offerings keep customers a step ahead of bad actors launching sophisticated ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Pluralsight extends Skills offerings for cybersecurity, IT ops and development
Cybersecurity

Pluralsight extends Skills offerings for cybersecurity, IT ops and development

Pluralsight expands its Skills platform with new hands-on learning experiences for tech professionals and a Certification Prep Center.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack

Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Okta releases new Workflows to simplify identity management
Unified Communications

Okta releases new Workflows to simplify identity management

Okta launches Okta Workflows as standalone offering, allowing customers to automate complex identity-centric business processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
CrowdStrike brings 'observability to everyone' with Humio release
DevOps

CrowdStrike brings 'observability to everyone' with Humio release

CrowdStrike has launched Humio Community Edition, allowing users to access its streaming observability capabilities for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work
Virtualisation

Organisations struggling to defend attack surface in hybrid work

IT organisations are struggling against the rising threat of cyberattacks in a hybrid environment, the State of Security in a Hybrid World survey has revealed.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Gartner identifies the top strategic technology trends for 2022
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner identifies the top strategic technology trends for 2022

Generative AI, Distributed Enterprise and Cloud-Native Platforms are amongst the top strategic technology trends for 2022, Gartner has predicted.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
SonicWall 'returns choice' to customers by securing different network environments
Malware

SonicWall 'returns choice' to customers by securing different network environments

SonicWall's Bill Conner has declared that organisations should no longer change the way they operate just to secure their networks, devices and people.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers
Unified Communications

Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers

Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
APAC organisations prioritising Zero Trust Security more than other regions
Malware

APAC organisations prioritising Zero Trust Security more than other regions

Organisations in Asia Pacific prioritize Zero Trust Security but lag in implementation, according to new research from Okta.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Malware

Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021