About Kai Ping
Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 8
Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
ForeScout deepens visibility into OT networks with industrial system integrations
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
New partnerships with Indegy and SecurityMatters continue to forward ForeScout's strategy to secure the extended enterprise.
Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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siem
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socs
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mssp
The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
Maximise threat prevention and network uptime with inline bypass
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Network performance is getting higher and the number of security tools needed are overlapping and overcomplicating the task.
DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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ddos
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nexusguard
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dns attacks
China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.
Trend Micro extends container security solution to work at the speed of DevOps
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Trend Micro has expanded its container security solution with Deep Security Smart Check, enabling malware and vulnerability scans in the DevOps cycle.
VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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edr
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endpoint management
Fusion UEM enables IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, and manage access to corporate content.
Tenable launches solution to secure infrastructure across converged IT/OT environments
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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interactive
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solar power
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ot
Converged environments contain a mix of IT and OT devices and systems that demand a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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software updates
The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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healthtech
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us expansion
Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.
Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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fintech
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blockchain
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report
While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.
Okta and VMware partner to deliver identity capabilities for the cloud workspace
Thu, 24th May 2018
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virtualisation
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martech
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it automation
The two have announced a partnership and integration between VMware Workspace ONE and the Okta Identity Cloud.
Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Thu, 24th May 2018
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api
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nfp
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oktane
Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.
Okta eliminates the need for passwords with ThreatInsight
Thu, 24th May 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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apple
Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain
Tue, 15th May 2018
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blockchain
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supply chain
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nztech
Auckland's Olivia, a pioneering small business, adopts blockchain to boost food traceability and sustainability, exporting over NZD $2 million annually.
Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes
Tue, 15th May 2018
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gig economy
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hnry
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startups
Hnry turns self-employment into a 'pay-as-you-earn' model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.
Access management employees will thank you for – Seos has you covered
Mon, 14th May 2018
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martech
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iam
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cybersecurity
Seos can be ported onto microprocessor devices, allowing the credential system to be delivered on mobile devices, wearables, and smart cards.
Supermicro reveals latest data centre and cloud solutions
Fri, 11th May 2018
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storage
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
The result is up to 60% hardware acquisition cost savings, less power consumption and less e-waste during technology refresh cycles.