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Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
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The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.
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Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
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oobe
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Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.
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Check Point boosts email security with new AI-powered features
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cloud services
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dr
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microsoft
Check Point Software Technologies bolsters email security with new features, including unified quarantine and DMARC monitoring to combat advanced phishing threats.
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SentinelOne makes it to CRN's inaugural AI 100 list
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity giant SentinelOne has earned a place in CRN’s inaugural AI 100 list, receiving praise for its innovative and empowering AI-based solutions in the AI for Cybersecurity category.
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Upwind fortifies Cloud Security Platform with identity security
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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auditing
Faced with a sharp increase in security breaches, Upwind is stepping up its Cloud Security Platform with a new focus on identity security, providing a comprehensive solution to Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) concerns.
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Genetec unveils Security Center SaaS for cloud & hybrid deployments
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bi
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big data
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saas
Genetec unveils its Security Center SaaS solution for cloud-based physical security, merging multiple security features together with an open architecture.
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IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity bolsters its cyber resilience initiative with IBM, accelerating the development of data security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, with IBM listed as a key investor.
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Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Can misconceptions derail the effectiveness of operational resilience?
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data protection
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compliance
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cloud services
Australian financial services firms brace for tighter compliance measures amid growing data breaches, focusing improvements to risk management and compliance strategies.
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Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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radware
Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.
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Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program
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microsoft
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data protection
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power / energy
Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.
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Appdome, Atlassian to automate secure mobile app delivery
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ml
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devops
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app development
Appdome partners with Atlassian to automate secure mobile app deliveries, enhancing the cyber defence system via Atlassian's CI/CD service.
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Swann announces AI-driven voice assistant for home security
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apple
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cloud services
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smartphones
Swann, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, is set to launch the HomeShield, an AI-driven voice assistant for home security.
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Cado Security teams up with Wiz to bolster cloud security solutions
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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forensics
London-based Cado Security and cloud security provider Wiz announce a strategic partnership to enhance cloud risk reduction and forensic investigation efficiency for mutual customers.
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Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
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ai
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.
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Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
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firewall
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data protection
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malware
Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.
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Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion
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saas
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Cloud industry veteran, Ashley Baird, has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director of Market Expansion at data protection firm Commvault, charged with accelerating the company's growth in new markets.
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The rising threat of search engine ad abuse
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Search engine ad infrastructure is increasingly being exploited by cyber criminals for phishing scams, posing a growing threat to global internet users and firms, a BlueVoyant report reveals.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
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data protection
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cloud services
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encryption
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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SentinelOne launches AI security analyst Purple AI
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne launches AI security analyst, Purple AI, aimed at revolutionising and expediting threat hunting and response.
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Report finds 90% of cyber attacks in 2023 exploited RDP
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firewall
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endpoint protection
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network security
Sophos reports the abuse of Remote Desktop Protocol in 90% of cyber attacks in 2023, marking the highest level of RDP misuse since 2020.
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New In the Wild 2024 report reveals key cyber threats
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
D3 Security's inaugural 'In the Wild 2024' report analyses prevalent cyber threats, using data from tens of thousands of incidents.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
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cloud services
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malware
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testing
Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.