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Gartner: Security leaders must balance risk, trust and opportunity

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Security and risk leaders must focus on balancing risk, trust and opportunity to help maintain the ability of their organisations to function.
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Why it's essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era

Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
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Xero revamps Starter plan to support businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Xero has revamped its Starter plan to support sole traders during the COVID-19 crisis, increasing limits and improving payment and insights tools.
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Report: 151% increase in DDoS attacks compared to 2019

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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DDoS attacks have surged by 151% in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic increasing security risks and reliance on cloud technology, says Neustar's report.
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Report: Rushing into cloud migration directly related to security issues

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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A new report from Radware highlights the impact of COVID-19 on organisations compelled to digitally transform in order to maintain business continuity.
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Kaspersky releases new report on consumer's approach to digital services

Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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Nearly half of consumers share streaming service accounts with housemates, says a new Kaspersky report, despite worries about digital security.
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COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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According to the company's annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
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'Cloud sprawl' catches firms out during COVID-19 disruption

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Businesses worldwide have increased their IT spend this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to new concerns around IT budgets and cost control.
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Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
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A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.
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40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19

Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
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Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.
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DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
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Edge to take out cloud as driver of AI chipset market

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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ABI Research says the edge AI chipset market will reach US$12.2 billion in revenue, outpacing the cloud AI chipset market in 2025.
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Visibility key to resilient supply chain amid COVID-19

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Ideally, any party should at any time be able to answer the question: 'Where is my stuff, and when will it arrive?'.
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COVID-19: the greatest digital accelerator of the decade, Twilio finds

Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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COVID-19 and related nationwide lockdowns have resulted in businesses accelerating their digital transformation strategy and efforts by at least six years.
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Global spending on cybersecurity to grow by almost 6%

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Even if the global economy worsens and IT budgets suffer, the cybersecurity market will still grow by at least 2.5%, according to a new report by Canalys.
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IT service management remains effective in remote working environments - survey

Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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72% of IT professionals say IT service management remains effective in remote working, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
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Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge

Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Enabling a remote workforce demands edge security convergence, blending CASB, SWG, DLP, and IAM to safeguard against both internal and external threats.
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Trust is central to superior DevOps culture

Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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The commitment to DevOps culture, driven by trust, has bolstered tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon during the pandemic.