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Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks

DDoS threat escalates as Arbor reveals a record 800 Gbps attack, raising global alarm on internet security and IoT vulnerabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Your printer is a 'weak link' and putting your organisation at risk right now
Firewalls

Your printer is a 'weak link' and putting your organisation at risk right now

Print security is once again in the spotlight, after new research revealed that 61% of enterprises have suffered an insecure printing data breach.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation
Cybersecurity insurance

Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation

Latest statistics show that more than 28 billion people will be connected to the Internet of Things in 2017, rising to 34 billion-plus next year.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds
Cybersecurity

Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds

HPE report reveals cyber security teams at risk, underlines the need for both automation and human expertise to fortify defences.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio
Risk & Compliance

inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio

inTechnology has added Core Security to its local portfolio in a move it says will help make resellers 'even more valuable to their end users'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Trend Micro attributes Magic Quadrant leadership to strategic acquisition
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro attributes Magic Quadrant leadership to strategic acquisition

Trend Micro's acquisition of TippingPoint has been a key strategic move in its positioning as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise
Network Infrastructure

CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise

With changes and uncertainty in the global landscape, 2017 could be the year of massive change as businesses loosen their purse strings and invest.

By Gavin Milton-White • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: 31c0n – NZ's cyber security conference
Cybersecurity

YOU'RE INVITED: 31c0n – NZ's cyber security conference

Don't miss this new cyber security event that aims to highlights the ever-present threats facing practitioners and businesses across New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life
Malware

Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life

Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Cybersecurity

Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Ixia launches global 'invitation-only' program for channel partners
Partner Programmes

Ixia launches global 'invitation-only' program for channel partners

Network security provider Ixia is on a mission to provide partners with greater profitability and new revenue through its 'invitation only' program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion
Malware

Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion

Apple's iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Cloud analytics - Security, performance, collaboration
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud analytics - Security, performance, collaboration

Firms rush to harness cloud analytics for strategic edge—achieving rapid, secure data insights and cost-effective collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security
Malware

ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security

ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Enterprise firewalls – Foundation for pervasive security
Firewalls

Enterprise firewalls – Foundation for pervasive security

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains how advanced firewalls can protect data and applications at the gateway, inside the network and into the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Virtual Private Networks

​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?

Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
ISACA provides cyber governance roadmap for enterprise security
Risk & Compliance

ISACA provides cyber governance roadmap for enterprise security

ISACA has given professionals and enterprises a roadmap and direction for the areas of cyber governance, with the launch of its new audit program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime
IoT Security

IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime

The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017