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Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives
Security Information and Event Management

Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives

Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data
Cybersecurity

Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Cybersecurity

Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools

The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Businesses feel they need AI to respond to cyber-threats - Capgemini
Artificial Intelligence

Businesses feel they need AI to respond to cyber-threats - Capgemini

Businesses are rapidly investing in AI for cybersecurity, with 69% believing they can't combat critical threats without it, says Capgemini study.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
RSA responds to increasing ANZ regulations with new updates
Risk & Compliance

RSA responds to increasing ANZ regulations with new updates

In response to evolving regulations in Australia and New Zealand, RSA has updated its Archer Suite to bolster data protection and ensure compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit

There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Malware

Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line

Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets
Firewalls

Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets

Study finds that 85% of enterprises struggle to protect critical network assets from cyberattacks and outages. Lack of agility among top challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds

Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing
Malware

Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing

Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Cybersecurity

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Fintech

Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk

More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
Retailers failing customers when it comes to data security
DevOps

Retailers failing customers when it comes to data security

Many retailers are failing to secure customer data due to inadequate integration of security into their DevOps processes, new research from Claranet reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers
Firewalls

Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers

Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response to help IT managers tackle cyber attacks on servers, a high-value target.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering
DevOps

SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering

SolarWinds has launched SolarWinds Security Event Manager, a SIEM solution designed to enhance cybersecurity visibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
Hackers increasingly 'island hopping' – so what does it mean?
Supply Chain

Hackers increasingly 'island hopping' – so what does it mean?

Hackers are escalating their use of 'island hopping', targeting less secure third-party suppliers to infiltrate larger organisations' networks and wreak havoc.

By Rick McElroy • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity will only work if we put people first

Aussie data breaches reveal employee error; Tech not a fix-all for cyber threats, human-centric training urged.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019