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Security distie Hemisphere Technologies ramps up Kiwi presence
Resellers

Security distie Hemisphere Technologies ramps up Kiwi presence

Specialist security distributor Hemisphere Technologies will have feet on the ground in NZ soon - and there are new vendors coming to play as well.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says

The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Dell leading the pack in identity management and governance
Network Infrastructure

Dell leading the pack in identity management and governance

Dell's One Identity Manager has garnered leader status in the latest Forrester Wave for identity management and governance. So who else made the cut?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Kiwibank

Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis

Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant
Malware

Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant

Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 29th May 2016
The tool that lets large business fight back the digital disrupters
Data Analytics

The tool that lets large business fight back the digital disrupters

Anaplan's latest innovation empowers goliath firms to anticipate and counter the tidal wave of digital disruption sweeping industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 29th May 2016
IT pros need to reassess security approach as stakes get higher
Cybersecurity

IT pros need to reassess security approach as stakes get higher

IT professionals must reassess their approach to security as cyber threats increase, according to a study by CompTIA.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2016
New security vendor focused on isolation with Fujitsu deal
Fujitsu

New security vendor focused on isolation with Fujitsu deal

Menlo Security is an up-and-coming security vendor in Silicon Valley. Its laser focus is on web security. But don't misunderstand this old fashioned.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2016
BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Cybersecurity

BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software

BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
Preparing for cyber crime crucial for businesses of today
Cybersecurity

Preparing for cyber crime crucial for businesses of today

Forward planning is crucial in combating cyber crime, says Liam Rowland, head of incident response and forensics at Dell SecureWorks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Security breaches: When, not if
Breach Prevention

Security breaches: When, not if

Ixia warns that security breaches are an inevitable 'when', urging businesses to adopt a 360-degree network approach for robust defence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Harnessing WiFi analytics to maximise your customer's experience
Firewalls

Harnessing WiFi analytics to maximise your customer's experience

A person's 'digital trail' contains a goldmine of information that can be harnessed to give them a richer and more rewarding experience.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option
Firewalls

How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option

Palo Alto Networks is warning businesses that rely too much on software patches, saying they could fall victim to 'zero day' vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Malware

117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach

Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.

By Narinder Purba • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert
Risk & Compliance

Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert

Cybersecurity risk-management is not only vitally important to individuals, businesses & governments around the globe - it's very tough to get right.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
IoT Vulnerability: How to protect your smart home from security threats
Internet of Things

IoT Vulnerability: How to protect your smart home from security threats

With more than 5 million new devices being connected to the Internet everyday, vulnerability of IoT devices is a trending topic.

By Vera Mayuk • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Why not extend our existing NZ security fabric nationally?
Firewalls

Why not extend our existing NZ security fabric nationally?

While there were many positive responses to the NZ government's announcement to invest in cyber security, McGettigan believes it already exists.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Feedback sought on proposed new approach to .nz domain name privacy
Marketing Technologies

Feedback sought on proposed new approach to .nz domain name privacy

The Domain Name Commission (DNCL) is seeking feedback on a proposed new WHOIS privacy option for .nz domain name registrants.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware
Malware

ESET releases free decryptor for recent variants of TeslaCrypt ransomware

As cybercriminals find new backdoors into our personal digital spaces, it's important that we continue to adapt and evolve.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016