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2020 Vision: Game-changing storage trends for the year ahead
Storage

2020 Vision: Game-changing storage trends for the year ahead

As data multiplication skyrockets, innovative storage strategies are vital for businesses to thrive in the digital era. Discover the 2020 trends.

By Leo Lynch • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Virtualisation

Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data
Data Protection

Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data

Kiwis worry as 79% report concerns over digital identity and data sharing. A significant behavioural shift sees 73% altering their online habits for privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
Cybersecurity: The top three predictions that will headline 2020
Malware

Cybersecurity: The top three predictions that will headline 2020

Ransomware, container technology, and AIOps adoption are predicted to dominate cyber security trends in 2020, says Veritas.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
Endace expands channel partners globally, experiences significant growth
DevOps

Endace expands channel partners globally, experiences significant growth

Endace's expansion of its channel partners has led to significant global growth, driven by increasing demand for packet capture technology in network security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020
Citrix flaw puts 80,000 companies at risk
Virtualisation

Citrix flaw puts 80,000 companies at risk

A critical Citrix flaw uncovered by Positive Technologies puts 80,000 companies at risk of remote attacks, threatening local networks in 158 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2019
Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
Malware

Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers

Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
Number of spam emails drops, still accounts for 55% of traffic
Cybersecurity

Number of spam emails drops, still accounts for 55% of traffic

Significantly, spam messages account for more than half of 295 billion in 2019, making 55% of global email traffic in this year, the company states.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
Collaborating for better big data insights – IXUP
Data Analytics

Collaborating for better big data insights – IXUP

As the big data analytics market approaches USD $200 billion, IXUP and Deloitte unveil a groundbreaking solution for secure, collaborative data insights.

By Peter Leihn • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Power / Energy

Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution
Disaster Recovery

BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution

BitSight boosts tool to unveil cyber risks within supply chains, aiding firms in tackling fourth-party threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Kiwi ambivalence to fake news leads to millions lost to cyber criminals
Cybersecurity

Kiwi ambivalence to fake news leads to millions lost to cyber criminals

New Zealand's struggle with fake news sees cyber criminals pocket NZD $3.8 million in just one quarter, highlights NZTech's urgent call for digital literacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Security teams could be slowing down DevOps, survey shows
DevOps

Security teams could be slowing down DevOps, survey shows

Venafi has released the findings of its latest survey, revealing 75% of DevOps professionals say certificate issuance policies slow them down.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security
Firewalls

Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security

Sophos has extended its managed service provider (MSP) program to make it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage and sell the Sophos product portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020
Firewalls

How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020

In 2020, cybersecurity faces new challenges as the Splinternet grows more fragmented and DNS vulnerabilities could lead to significant global outages.

By Angelique Medina • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Four mistakes that can plague PKI administrators
Machine identity

Four mistakes that can plague PKI administrators

These mistakes increase security risks and negatively impact the reliability and availability of business-critical network resources, Venafi has found.

By Kevin Bocek • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study

ThreatQuotient study reveals confusion over the role of threat hunters, with many teams focusing on reactive processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution
Mobile Device Management

Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution

Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Ransomware vs cities in 2019: 174 and counting
Malware

Ransomware vs cities in 2019: 174 and counting

At least 174 municipal institutions, with more than 3,000 subset organisations, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019