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Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Virtualisation

Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses

Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Cybersecurity

Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you

It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.

By Mike Cullen • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace

Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
How can you secure your enterprise network?
Firewalls

How can you secure your enterprise network?

Enterprises face dire cyber threats, but Fortinet's Gary Gardiner reveals a robust, layered defence is key to safeguarding network security.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?
Virtualisation

Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?

No matter how much money we throw into cybersecurity, it seems to have little impact on reducing the damage of breaches and attacks.

By Raymond Maisano • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Cybersecurity

Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Unmasking cyber criminals: research unveils six cybercriminal personalities
BAE Systems

Unmasking cyber criminals: research unveils six cybercriminal personalities

BAE Systems spotlights six cyber criminal archetypes menacing Aussie enterprises, spotlighting a cyber underworld ahead of a key review.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town
Unified Communications

Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town

A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016
The key challenges a business faces after an aggressive cyberattack
Disaster Recovery

The key challenges a business faces after an aggressive cyberattack

Businesses grapple with the aftermath of cyberattacks, from operational shutdowns to data breaches, amid rising digital threats.

By Roberta J. Witty • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Enterprise security trends for APAC
Malware

Enterprise security trends for APAC

In APAC, cyber threats are rising with mobile malware and online extortion looming as tech adoption surges, says Microsoft's Noel.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target
Wearables

Mind your fitness tracker: Wearables the latest attack target

Connected fitness bands, watches and wearables are becoming popular in consumer and enterprise markets; the opportunity for hackers is big business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016
The rise of cyber security threats is a good thing... for insurance providers
Cybersecurity insurance

The rise of cyber security threats is a good thing... for insurance providers

The rising demand for cyber insurance is creating significant opportunities for insurers around the world, according to a new IDC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring
Health Technologies

Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring

In a stark warning, Trend Micro's report reveals cyber threats are surging, with 2015's attacks outsmarting traditional security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Your IT infrastructure could be taken over in just 12 minutes
IT Industry

Your IT infrastructure could be taken over in just 12 minutes

The frequency and sophistication of cyber crime is growing everyday in line with the increasingly digital workplace.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
DDoS attacks on the rise, Android more vulnerable than iOS
Malware

DDoS attacks on the rise, Android more vulnerable than iOS

Businesses are continuing to face distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and the size of these attacks targeting businesses are getting bigger.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Under attack? These four things will mitigate most cyber breaches
Cybersecurity

Under attack? These four things will mitigate most cyber breaches

Cyberattacks are a fact of life for Australian business, but they don't have to be - here are four ways to help stop most cyber breaches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Businesses are taking cyber security more seriously - but is it enough?
Data Protection

Businesses are taking cyber security more seriously - but is it enough?

Study shows growing concern for data security among businesses, with 34% listing cybersecurity as a top priority.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

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