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Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.
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WatchGuard introduces WIFI management into cloud portfolio
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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firewall
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cloud services
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network management
WatchGuard Technologies launches Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud and a new lineup of Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points, simplifying management and enhancing security.
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Akamai launches next-gen web application and API protection solution
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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app development
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devops
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multi-cloud
Akamai Technologies introduces App - API Protector, a next-gen web application and API protection solution for stronger security outcomes.
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ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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identity solutions
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ForgeRock introduces new features to aid hybrid enterprises with access management, including Pass-Through Authentication and Just-in-Time Migration.
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NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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iot
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New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.
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Hands-on review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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biometrics
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pam
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gaming
Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.
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At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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cios
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unit 42
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palo alto
A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
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How credentials became an attacker’s easiest target
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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micro-credentials
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cybersecurity
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digital credentials
Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.
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Zero Trust means strong, frictionless PAM and other controls
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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pam
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cybersecurity
Imagine an organisation’s information infrastructure as something like a bank’s safe deposit box service, with security guards on the door.
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ThycoticCentrify builds on vision for modern PAM with latest integration
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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saas
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ThycoticCentrify has leveraged the ThycoticCentrify platform to integrate with Secret Server, its privileged account and session management solution.
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ExtraHop launches decryption support for Microsoft to halt advanced attacks
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ExtraHop has expanded decryption support for Microsoft authentication and application protocols, providing high fidelity detection of malicious activity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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encryption
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emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.
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DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks have increased by 24% this quarter, with smart attacks up by 31%, according to Kaspersky. The US is the most targeted country.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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privacy
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data leak
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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Be a “PAMbassador” and help your workmates be cyber smart
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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thycotic
If you are an IT or cybersecurity professional with PAM experience, being a PAMbassador could benefit both your organization and your career.
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How government agencies can deliver secure digital services to citizens
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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government
New Zealand government agencies can capitalize on high trust levels to introduce digital services, but cybersecurity must be a priority to maintain trust.
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Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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microsoft
The spate of high profile ransomware incidents this year has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.
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ASB chooses Microsoft Azure as preferred cloud provider
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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microsoft
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devops
ASB will now be using Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud provider, a significant milestone in Microsoft's decades-long relationship with ASB.
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Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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pam
The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.
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Microsoft NZ Partner Awards 2021: The finalists are announced
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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spark business group
The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards are coming up again — and Microsoft has kick-started the fanfare today with an official announcement of the finalists.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.
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ForgeRock named as Leader in Gartner MQ for Access Management
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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forgerock
ForgeRock named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Access Management for second year running. CEO Fran Rosch honoured by recognition.
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Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.
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Fortinet unifies zero trust, endpoint, and network security for a work-from-anywhere workforce
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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firewall
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malware
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ransomware
Fortinet has announced a new security solution to enable organisations to secure and connect work-from-anywhere.