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Virsec launches Deterministic Protection Platform to protect software workloads
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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servers
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cios
Virsec launches Deterministic Protection Platform to provide better protection against known and unknown threats to software workloads.
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ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
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Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Nozomi Networks urges caution as Australia and New Zealand consider adopting the White House's zero-trust cybersecurity strategy.
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Sophos launches zero trust offering for advanced endpoint protection
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
Sophos launches Sophos ZTNA, integrating with Sophos Intercept X to provide advanced endpoint protection and zero trust network access.
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TXOne Networks secures industrial operations with latest release
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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byod
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mobility
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mdm
TXOne Networks, a global provider of ICS and industrial IoT (IIoT) security, has launched a new edition of its portable security device.
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To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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phishing
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devops
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app development
According to a new study from F-Secure, phishing emails mimicking HR announcements or asking for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients.
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Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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malware
Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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data protection
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
This week we start the first of our SonicWall IT Jam series, speaking with sales director ASEAN Sales SooHan Bai.
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Container adoption approaching maturity at expense of security best practices
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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devops
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application security
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app development
More than 75% of running containers have vulnerabilities, partly as a result of ignoring security and operational best practices.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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edr
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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Enterprise digital transformation, cloud demand and Internet of Things drives HSM growth
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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iot
Hardware Security Module (HSM) market set to expand with increased demand for service capabilities and cloud-based offerings, says ABI Research.
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2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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malware
Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
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Forrester analysts comment on privacy practices ahead of International Privacy Day
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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data collection
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privacy
Forrester's analysts share insights ahead of International Privacy Day on how privacy is now a priority for nearly every company worldwide.
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Bringing legacy mainframes into the modern IT environment
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
Legacy mainframes also suffer from technology or architecture limitations, high maintenance costs, and heavy technical debt.
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More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.
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Katana announces expansion and release on DIA marketplace
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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web development
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domain names
Katana releases managed DMARC implementation service on Department of Internal Affairs Marketplace, giving government organisations access to email protection.
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The Linux Foundation makes record progress in addressing talent shortages
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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devops
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it training
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project management
The Linux Foundation summarises the progress made in 2021 towards its goal of ensuring anyone can start an open source technology career.
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ThycoticCentrify adds veteran leaders to international sales team
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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pam
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
ThycoticCentrify hires new leaders for international sales teams to drive business growth and provide cloud-ready PAM solutions.
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IDC reveals its top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand - report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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it industry
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report
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idc
IDC publishes report on top 10 IT industry trends for Australia and New Zealand, predicting a shift to digital-first organisations.
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COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
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NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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skills gap
Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.
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Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.
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Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
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proofpoint
Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate. .
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emt and Axiomatics forge distribution partnership for Asia and ANZ regions
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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partner programmes
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emt distribution
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distributors
emt Distribution, a rhipe company, has partnered with Axiomatics to expand the provider's reach in the Japan, APAC and Oceania region.