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Existing security best-practice can handle IoT exposures? Not really
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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analyst report
There is a belief that IoT security exposures can be taken care of with existing IT-centric security practices. Earl Perkins disagrees.

Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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cybersecurity
While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.

Arbor Networks earns top overall effectiveness in NSS Labs DDoS test
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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arbor networks
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analyst report
Arbor Networks' has garnered the highest overall security effectiveness score for its AP 2800, in NSS Labs' first DDoS Prevention Test.

Demand for cloud security shows no signs of letting up
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cloud services
A rise in cloud-specific attacks is predicted to significantly propel demand for cloud security through to 2020, according to new Technavio research.

The New IP: SDN sets a high bar for cybersecurity
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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brocade
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new ip
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security by design
New IP redefines cybersecurity, promising pervasive vigilance in a mobile, cloud-driven era with innovative encryption and behaviour analysis.

What can you do to mitigate the risk of the cloud?
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
ANZ businesses face security risks in the cloud, but can mitigate them through a range of measures, according to Fortinet's Gary Gardiner.

Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.

Are the days of online backups numbered?
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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leadership
At the recent Tech Leaders conference in Sydney, Disaster Recovery (DR) and online backups were a hot topic, because really, how are they different?.

'It's time for SMEs to take cyber security seriously'
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
At the recent Tech Leaders conference in Sydney, many issues were raised, with one of the most prominent being cyber security.

Blue Coat dominates network security forensics market
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
Blue Coat has been acknowledged for its dominance in the global network security forensics market, winning Frost & Sullivan's Leadership Award.

The first hour of a security intrusion prudent, says experts
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
The first sixty minutes are crucial in responding to a cyber security intrusion, says Ixia, as it can make or break the impact of the attack.

Palo Alto and PwC team up to bring better security to businesses
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks and PwC team up to create a next-generation security framework for organizations to prevent cyber breaches.

New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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printing
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smb
HP bolsters printer security with new HP Secure Managed Print Services, launching 15 new models featuring state-of-the-art protection and self-healing tech.

Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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defi
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microsoft
Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.

Will you ride the tide of data, or drown in protection gaps?
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
A lack of robust backup and recovery tech is hindering adoption of distributed, scale-out databases and cloud databases, a new survey has found.

The key challenges a business faces after an aggressive cyberattack
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Businesses grapple with the aftermath of cyberattacks, from operational shutdowns to data breaches, amid rising digital threats.

Should we have 'Certificates of Cyber Fitness'?
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
There are no magical answers to the growing cyber threat, but perhaps an idea like a certificate of cyber fitness could soon be a reality.

Cyber attacks and data loss top of mind in Aus and NZ
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Almost half of Australian and New Zealand users fear losing photos and videos the most on their devices. Cyber threats are a growing concern.

Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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phishing
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email security
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ird
New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.

The new normal for digital security: inside information
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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retail
Traditional perimeter guards are no longer enough to guarantee network security, with machine learning and analytics the way forward.