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Shifting the cybersecurity mindset of the past
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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New Zealand IT security specialists SSS are hosting an event to discuss the future of cybersecurity on 11 February in Wellington.
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Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.
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40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.
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Five big security questions facing CISOs
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.
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Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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The NZX has been criticized by the FMA for being ill-prepared for cyber-attacks and outages, failing to meet its obligations as a market operator.
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How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.
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SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.
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App security not keeping up with rapid development — Radware
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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Organizations worldwide are struggling to maintain consistent application security, exacerbated by new architectures and API adoption, says Radware.
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Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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StorageCraft's sales engineer, Gerard Burgess, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and navigating the new year in a TechDay interview.
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Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.
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APAC secure content management market to hit $2.2 billion by 2024
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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APAC's secure content management market is set to reach $2.2bn by 2024, fuelled by cloud-based deployments and the rise in cyber threats, says Frost - Sullivan.
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Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
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22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.
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Top security threats for 2021
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.
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Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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The best DDoS protection depends on the use case
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.
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The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
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What does the future of infosecurity entail?
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.
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How to protect applications across multiple clouds
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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Deploying and managing web application firewalls in cloud environments is a challenge, says Radware's Yaniv Hoffman.
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2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.
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Zscaler hires Steve Singer as new ANZ country manager
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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Zscaler appoints Steve Singer as Regional VP and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. He will focus on growth and expanding local partnerships.