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Rising ransomware attacks amplify World Backup Day's importance
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
World Backup Day highlights the escalating data breach issue as 24% of businesses suffered ransomware attacks in 2023, a significant jump from 15% in 2022, according to a survey.
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Ordr unveils AI-fuelled asset intelligence product OrdrAI CAASM+
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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saas
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collaboration
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gartner
Ordr unveils AI-driven asset intelligence product, OrdrAI CAASM+, aimed at optimising visibility and security for high-demand sectors like healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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yubico
Yubico's YubiKey collaborates with Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 for Business for NFC-based, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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firewall
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dr
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cloud services
Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.
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RiverSafe & DomainTools unite for enhanced cyber threat defence
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
RiverSafe forms a strategic partnership with DomainTools to enhance cyber threat detection, combining expertise and advanced intelligence for bolstered cybersecurity protections.
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Unlocking the complexity of managing classified data at scale
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity insurance
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cloud services
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compliance
Defence and industry tackle the delicate balance of managing scale, value extraction and security of classified data. Aiding this task, Policy Orchestration technology offers a solution.
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Dynatrace named as 'Leader' in 2024 GigaOm Radar Report
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Dynatrace, a unified observability and security expert, achieved the 'Leader' ranking in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud Observability Solutions.
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Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
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World Backup Day highlights importance of sustainable data practices
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to World Backup Day, data storage giants emphasise the importance of secure, eco-friendly backup practices amid escalating AI deployment and sustainability concerns.
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Why the external attack surface matters: An analysis into APAC-related threat activities
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
An analysis by Rapid7 Labs highlights the importance of the external attack surface in APAC cybersecurity, shedding light on threat activities and how regionally-targeted campaigns are utilised by ransomware actors.
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Heritage Lifecare looks to SSS for around the clock cybersecurity services
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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email security
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phishing
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threat intelligence
Heritage Lifecare, one of New Zealand’s largest aged care providers, has secured continual cybersecurity protection with SSS IT Security Specialists, relieving its fear of off-hours cyberattacks.
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Sonatype launches new SBOM Manager at KubeCon Europe
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Sonatype debuts its innovative SBOM Manager at KubeCon Europe, offering companies improved compliance and cybersecurity in software supply chains.
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Gallagher Security enhances SMB system with new features
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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smb
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united states
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nz
Gallagher Security enhances SMB cloud-based system with Video Linking and Panic Notifications features, increasing adaptability and control for businesses globally.
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Maximising business data: choosing the right Data Centre provider
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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cloud services
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compliance
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csr
Companies must prioritise choosing dependable, green, and scalable Data Centre providers to ensure the success and resilience of their digital operations.
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HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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wfh
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
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Keepit's cloud backup solution offers rapid ransomware recovery
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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ransomware
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webinar
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business continuity
The Keepit SaaS data protection solution, used post cyber-attack, recovers data swiftly and prevents impacts of ransomware attacks.
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Ransomware attacks against companies rise by 27% in 2024
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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malware
Victim companies of ransomware attacks soar by 27% in the last year, compounding security concerns among 93% of IT personnel.
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Portnox launches Conditional Access for Applications to enhance security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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cloud services
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wfh
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saas
Portnox rolls out its new cloud-native solution, Conditional Access for Applications, designed to improve application security.
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Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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stalkerware
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russia
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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apple
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cloud services
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encryption
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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wavelink
Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.