SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
New Zealand

Resilience Stories - Page 79

Kiwi Stories

Resilience stories

Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges
Digital Transformation

Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges

Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
EduTech

Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
Ransomware

Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security

Accenture and SandboxAQ are deepening their partnership to improve data security, addressing encryption needs amidst rising threats from AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Why MSSPs should shift from 'fear' to 'value' as a sales tactic
EduTech

Why MSSPs should shift from 'fear' to 'value' as a sales tactic

Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are urged to shift from fear-based sales tactics to value-centric strategies, fostering client trust and growth.

By Leo Lynch • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures
Microsoft

Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform
Unified Communications

Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Agricultural Technology

Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024

Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Application Security

Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Data Analytics

How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration

Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Data Protection

Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools

New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Disaster Recovery

Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration

Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Unified Communications

Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools

Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
DevOps

Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals

Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Ransomware

Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres
Unified Communications

IPI launches ElasticCX Service Recovery for contact centres

IPI unveils ElasticCX Service Recovery, a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing Contact Centre resilience against IT outages, security breaches, and planned upgrades.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024