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Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job
Security Operations Centres

Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job

Only 15% of employees say they have no plans to switch jobs this year; 14% plan to look for a new role and 70% are open to new opportunities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
New rapid voice cloning tech could spell end for voice authentication
Biometrics

New rapid voice cloning tech could spell end for voice authentication

Baidu unveiled a new system that can clone your voice using just 3.7 seconds of audio, a scary thought in the era of voice biometric authentication.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Mar 2018
Interview: A chat with SolarWinds' Destiny Bertucci and how she discovered IT security
Cybersecurity

Interview: A chat with SolarWinds' Destiny Bertucci and how she discovered IT security

International Women's Day may have passed, but there's no reason why society shouldn't keep up that recognition every day of the year.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport
Artificial Intelligence

AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Engineer says Emirates is virtually handing customer data to hackers
Storage

Engineer says Emirates is virtually handing customer data to hackers

After the allegations about Emirates' customer data policies emerged, High-Tech Bridge ran a test on the site's security - with interesting results.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
IT Automation

FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Mimecast takes leap into ANZ with local channel hires
Phishing

Mimecast takes leap into ANZ with local channel hires

Mimecast bolsters its ANZ presence, doubling its Aussie headcount and adding new channel hires to meet rising demand for cloud-based email security.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Why urgent action is needed to protect privacy in cyberspace
Cybersecurity

Why urgent action is needed to protect privacy in cyberspace

Joseph Cannataci, who is exploring avenues for protecting cyberspace privacy, said it was both urgent and essential for countries to act together.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Skybox Security snaps up former Commvault executive to accelerate APAC market push
Firewalls

Skybox Security snaps up former Commvault executive to accelerate APAC market push

Gerry Sillars will form the cornerstone of Skybox's APAC operations as he focuses on expanding the company's strong growth from 2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox
Phishing

Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox

The phishing email states that the user has a private message & they need to access their RealMe account. The web link takes users to a fake website.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Facebook & Amazon have better authentication methods than enterprises, say IT pros
Identity and Access Management

Facebook & Amazon have better authentication methods than enterprises, say IT pros

Facebook and Amazon may have better authentication methods than the average enterprise, some IT professionals believe.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries
Malware

Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries

With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues
Network Infrastructure

Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues

​The swelling generation of mobile workers is causing headaches for IT staff with more than half connecting to unsecured networks every week.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Silicon Valley startup Illumio launches in APAC with new Sydney HQ
Hyperscale

Silicon Valley startup Illumio launches in APAC with new Sydney HQ

Silicon Valley's Illumio sets up regional HQ in Sydney, aiming to secure APAC data centres and cloud environments with its micro-segmentation technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Exclusive Interview: Red Hat on their software-defined storage solution for surveillance
Surveillance

Exclusive Interview: Red Hat on their software-defined storage solution for surveillance

The company says it has alleviated a lot of the cost burdens associated with surveillance storage through its new solution.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Skills shortage

Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?
Phishing

How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?

Local SMBs paid $12.6m in ransoms last year, according to a report by Datto - a big opportunity for partners who can offer the right solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Malware

Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses

The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Malware

REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018