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Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ
Partner Programmes

Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ

Vodafone security management services aim to help businesses navigate their security landscape and manage risk.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018

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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
What your privacy means to Google - and what it's doing about it
Google

What your privacy means to Google - and what it's doing about it

Google has declared that it's all about making privacy work for everyone – despite its long-held reputation as an information harvester.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Exabeam plans to use $75m fund to leave legacy SIEM vendors in the dust
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam plans to use $75m fund to leave legacy SIEM vendors in the dust

Exabeam secures USD $75 million in Series E funding to boost sales, innovate product features, and outpace legacy SIEM vendors, aiming for market dominance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wireless Networks

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th 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
Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture
Threat intelligence

Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture

A recent SANS survey reveals 20% of companies are unsure of cyber threat intelligence's value, despite its crucial role in enhancing security posture.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Cybersecurity

It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying
Smart Home

D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying

Security flaws in D-Link's DCS-2132L cloud cameras, discovered by ESET, expose users in Australia and New Zealand to potential spying and firmware attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics
Endpoint Protection

SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics

SecureWorks has embraced software-as-a-service (SaaS) to protect customers and transform the detect-investigate-respond process towards cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform
Firewalls

CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform

Building on Cortex allows Palo Alto Networks Cortex partners to build cloud-based apps that deliver cybersecurity capabilities to joint customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform
Cybersecurity

Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform

The platform now features new dashboards and analytics, expanded datasets, chat services and communities, and industry alerting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Thycotic debunks top Privileged Access Management myths
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic debunks top Privileged Access Management myths

Privileged Access encompasses access to computers, networks and network devices, software applications, digital documents and other digital assets.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth
Virtualisation

Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth

We are now focussed on an aggressive strategy to help businesses transition to cloud with Backup and Cloud Data Management solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Risky business: Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket
Cloud Security

Risky business: Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket

Many businesses that transition to the cloud blindly rely on a single cloud service provider for day-to-day security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?
Firewalls

Is your SD-WAN solution leaving you vulnerable?

Providing direct internet access to cloud-based applications has made deploying new security strategies designed for the distributed enterprise critical.

By Joshua Alcock • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
SD-WAN deployments up, but networking and security challenges persist
Firewalls

SD-WAN deployments up, but networking and security challenges persist

The report, commissioned by Barracuda Networks, includes data from more than 900 respondents in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018

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