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Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.
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The rise of the chief compliance officer – Digital Guardian

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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The profile and demand for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) have surged with GDPR in force, making them essential for navigating regulatory landscapes.
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Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Exclusive: How AI and quantum computing are changing cybersecurity

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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AI and quantum computing are transforming cybersecurity, promising enhanced threat detection and faster responses, but also presenting new challenges.
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SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
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Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report

Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.
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Day 2 of InfoSec EU 18 wraps up – here's some of the main highlights

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Some of the features included a keynote from Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the first ever InfoSec Europe Symposium, and various awards.
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Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Businesses face high costs and risks with outages, impacting operations and reputation; understanding all stages is key.
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New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation's cybersecurity technologies.
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Chaos in the cloud: Majority of organisations moving to the cloud aren't prepared for an outage

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The majority of organizations moving to the cloud are unprepared for a cloud outage, according to a new study by Veritas.
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Google announces new data centers and offices across the US

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Google unveils plans for new data centers and offices in 14 US states, investing USD $2.5 billion to boost services and create thousands of jobs.
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From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Vietnam may be called the next Silicon Valley for its technology prowess, but for the first time it is now one of the top five cyber attack sources.
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IDP Education boosts growth of Edtech startup

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Edtech company, Cohort Go, announced a major partnership with international student placement company, IDP Education.
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Japan is APAC's first nation to join the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Japan is now a member of of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), a NATO-accredited cyber defence hub located in Estonia.
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Exclusive interview - How the channel can help protect NZ's cyber space.

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Exclusive Networks NZ general manager Alex Teh explains how important the channel is in keeping NZ cyber-safe.
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Google fixes vulnerability in Apps Script - but SaaS is still at risk

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Security firm Proofpoint recently discovered a vulnerability that allows attackers to take advantage of Google Apps Script.
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SaaS platforms - The new Wild West of malware

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Proofpoint research has found Google Apps Script and normal document sharing capabilities built into Google Apps supports automatic malware downloads.
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Photo gallery: The world's most extreme data centers

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Negative 40 degrees, this facility is in an environment so cold they have to heat the air used to cool the data center.
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Four crucial factors to consider when implementing a SIEM platform – Frost & Sullivan

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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A SIEM is the central nervous system for security analysts in combing through alerts, conducting investigations, devising countermeasures.
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Biggest data centre event in Ireland just around the corner

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Now in its sixth year, DataCentres Ireland is the biggest national event of its kind acting as a data centre strategy guide with the latest solutions.