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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories - Page 2

One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
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Kordia reveals digital transition cybersecurity challenges in NZ firms
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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New research from Kiwi tech firm Kordia reveals that 24% of businesses struggle to maintain cybersecurity during digital transformations.
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Juniper Research opens entries for 2024 Future Digital Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Juniper Research launches entry submission for the 2024 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities and IoT Innovation, aimed at highlighting tech organisations pushing boundaries in connected, sustainable development.
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Semarchy launches Data Intelligence solution as UKI team doubles
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Semarchy unveils a pioneering Data Intelligence solution, set to boost data impact and governance in businesses, amid a 50% rise in annual recurring revenue and a doubling of its UKI team.
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TCG & OST2 launch TPM security training for software developers
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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TCG, in partnership with OST2, marks the 25th anniversary of the first Trusted Platform Module specification by launching a security training course for software developers.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Beyond Identity unveils Device360 for advanced device security
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Beyond Identity has launched Device360, a unique tool revolutionising continuous device security management and authentication.
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Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.
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Four enterprise mobility trends shaping 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Enterprise mobility in 2024 will be driven by the integration of IoT, enhanced mobile security measures, the rise of edge computing, and the use of augmented reality in operations.
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What’s behind the tech revolution transforming Australian retail
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Retailers are turning to advanced technologies to improve inventory visibility and customer buying history and to surface accurate delivery information. .
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Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
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Fleet revises open-source platform for unified device management
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Fleet revises its open-source device management platform, set to simplify IT support, consolidating Linux, Apple and Windows devices, and reducing reliance on proprietary platforms such as Jamf, Intune, MobileIron and Workspace ONE.
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ArtificiaI Intelligence and Cybersecurity: The Bad and the Good
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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It seems that artificial intelligence can be, and is already being used, to aid every aspect of cybercrime and cyber-attack.
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Festive season alert: Rising cybercrime threatens businesses
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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As another holiday shopping season arrives, with sales and special offers everywhere you turn, it is important to remember that cybercriminals are also out in force.
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Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.
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Cloudflare appoints Steve Bray as new Head of Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Cloudflare announces Steve Bray, former executive at Salesforce and Zendesk, as the new Head of Australia and New Zealand.
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Updating Apple devices in the era of rapid security responses
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
Every organisation employing Apple devices must develop and follow a clear strategy to handle Apple’s new RSR approach to OS upgrades.
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TeamViewer unveils major update for Tensor with enhance security features
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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smartphones
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TeamViewer has launched a significant update for the enterprise connectivity solution Tensor, enhancing security and user functionality.
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Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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personal computing devices
Kingsfield's expanding tech team has achieved Gold Accreditation from Microsoft after reaching over £1 million in sales in just five months.
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BeyondTrust and Jamf to enhance Mac endpoint security
Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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BeyondTrust, the intelligent identity and access security provider, has announced its integration with Jamf to enhance Mac endpoint security.