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Datto's new CISO says he's ready to build a pre-emptive, proactive approach to MSP protection
Partner Programmes

Datto's new CISO says he's ready to build a pre-emptive, proactive approach to MSP protection

Datto's new CISO is pledging to build on the company's expertise in cybersecurity protection for MSP partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Palo Alto Networks commits to APAC customers by opening new Singapore office
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks commits to APAC customers by opening new Singapore office

Palo Alto Networks has moved into its brand new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore this week, opened by Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
Moving towards DevSecOps to save time and money
DevOps

Moving towards DevSecOps to save time and money

The big development project is almost ready to go live, inside the deadline. Just your security review to go. What happens next?.

By Dave Slutzkin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
M-Files celebrates security after achieving ISO 27001 certification
Cybersecurity

M-Files celebrates security after achieving ISO 27001 certification

Enterprise content management solution provider M-Files has achieved an 'important milestone' after achieving ISO 27001 certification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users
Phishing

Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users

A mobile malware masquerading as a point-of-sale management app is targeting users in China & Mandarin-speaking regions, Proofpoint recently reported.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop
Supply Chain

Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop

While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Blackberry targets value added integrators with new partner program
BlackBerry

Blackberry targets value added integrators with new partner program

BlackBerry new value added integrator program aims to build a global network of technology experts and provide expanded distribution for embedded apps.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking
Health Technologies

Espionage expert offers five viewpoints on state-sponsored hacking

Carbon Black sits down with former CIA operative Eric O'Neill to talk state sponsored attacks and why the ANZ regions is probably not a future target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Gemalto introduces on-prem encryption key solution for 'highly regulated' organisations
Encryption

Gemalto introduces on-prem encryption key solution for 'highly regulated' organisations

Gemalto 'Hold Your Own Key (HYOK)' for secure encryption functionality for Microsoft Azure Information Protection Services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Trend Micro's three tips to catch a hacker
Phishing

Trend Micro's three tips to catch a hacker

If you know what you're looking for you might be able to spot a potential hacker and an impending cyber attack.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Data Analytics

The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape

Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
IBM's new tool brings Watson to corporate device management
Mobile Device Management

IBM's new tool brings Watson to corporate device management

IBM has addressed device security and compliance issues by developing a new cognitive assistant, MaaSS360 Advisor, which is powered by IBM's Watson.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'

As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Why we need to stop calling it the 'year of ransomware'
Malware

Why we need to stop calling it the 'year of ransomware'

Without fail for the past few years, there's someone who takes it upon themselves to declare it the 'year of ransomware.' That's nothing new.

By Michael Sentonas • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
FireEye uncovers the top APAC verticals most likely to be hit by cyber attacks
Phishing

FireEye uncovers the top APAC verticals most likely to be hit by cyber attacks

Targeted threats, spear phishing, email fraud and phishing are some of the top risk trends in FireEye's latest risk report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Employees who use public wifi are playing a game of risk, says CompTIA
Wireless Networks

Employees who use public wifi are playing a game of risk, says CompTIA

Employees could be putting your organisation at risk just by the wireless networks they use, says tech industry association CompTIA.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Trend Micro reflects on one year of success after TippingPoint acquisition
Endpoint Protection

Trend Micro reflects on one year of success after TippingPoint acquisition

Trend Micro's TippingPoint acquisition sees 25% growth YoY and a spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Scammers targeting Kiwis again, this time courtesy of Countdown
Email Security

Scammers targeting Kiwis again, this time courtesy of Countdown

Countdown warns Kiwi consumers of a surge in scam emails claiming recipients have won Countdown vouchers or confirming orders they haven't placed.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Could cyber attacks break the entire internet this year?
Unified Communications

Could cyber attacks break the entire internet this year?

The internet is a landscape that could potentially suffer catastrophic failure. Some have suggested that the entire internet might go down this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017