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Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud
Malware

Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud

In securing data in the cloud, companies now face a multi-faceted challenge that features flexible data access from large numbers of users and devices.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks

Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.

By Naveen Zutshi • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Firewalls

Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era

AI is emerging as a crucial cybersecurity tool in the IoT era, with 51% of Australian firms recognising its importance, a Ponemon Institute study shows.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Prevention better than cure, strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
Encryption

Prevention better than cure, strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

With Bitcoin as payment, the ease of encryption technology and the open access to malware, everything has become simpler for malicious actors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Thales reveals future strategic direction at media event
Data Analytics

Thales reveals future strategic direction at media event

Thales has invested more than a billion euros in the last three years across four key digital technologies which it intends to pursue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks
Crowdsourcing

Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks

The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) handed out more than S$14,000 in bounties to 17 hackers as part of the Bug Bounty Challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software
Security Information and Event Management

Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software

Cybersecurity professionals could be wasting as many as 10 hours per week on tasks because of software that isn't fit for the purpose.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
HKPC to Hong Kong businesses: Be prepared for financially-motivated cyber attacks in 2018
Malware

HKPC to Hong Kong businesses: Be prepared for financially-motivated cyber attacks in 2018

According to the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team, there were 6506 security incidents reported last year - a 7% increase since 2017.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Hackers speak out: New study turns security stats on their head
Endpoint Protection

Hackers speak out: New study turns security stats on their head

The study confirms suspicions that attack methods are becoming ever more unique, with 50% of hackers changing their attack methods for every target.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Counter-drone vendor heads to local shores with ANZ distie deal
Drones

Counter-drone vendor heads to local shores with ANZ distie deal

Counter-drone security product vendor Department 13 is winging its way to ANZ after signing up a local distribution partner.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
Are your systems already compromised? Probably.
Firewalls

Are your systems already compromised? Probably.

Fortinet teams up with Splunk to provide better visibility of advanced threats to give enterprises a powerful tool for mitigating risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption
Health Technologies

Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption

A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015
New weapon in anti-malware armoury launched
Cybersecurity

New weapon in anti-malware armoury launched

Unitec's Red Alert will provide another layer of defence against cyber criminals, potentially saving money and protecting client data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats
Malware

Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats

As cyber threats mutate faster, WatchGuard's Rob Collins champions behavioural analysis, transforming digital defence against evolving malware.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Cloud offers so much, but beware of hidden risks
Cybersecurity

Cloud offers so much, but beware of hidden risks

While customers are taking advantage of the seemingly unlimited computing resources available in the cloud, they should beware of the hidden risks in doing so.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013
We're watching you
Virtual Private Networks

We're watching you

A culture of corporate-wide awareness is a vital defence when it comes to fighting the troublesome grasp of social engineers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010