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Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app

Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.
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NETSCOUT expands security monitoring capabilities, releases Omnis Cyber Intelligence

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
NETSCOUT introduces Omnis Cyber Intelligence, a network security software solution that detects and investigates suspicious activities.
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Businesses under threat as attackers target Active Directory

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Half of businesses have experienced an attack on their Active Directory, according to a new report by Attivo Networks.
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WhatsUp Gold monitoring software receives security updates and support for Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenID

Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Progress has announced the latest release of Progress WhatsUp Gold, its award-winning network monitoring software.
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US$8 billion market for IoT security services on 4G and 5G networks by 2026

Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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By 2026, IoT cellular connections will number more than 3 billion, with 4G LTE and LPWA networks bearing the brunt of these new connections.
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Overprovisioning leads to security vulnerabilities, so what can be done?

Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Overprovisioning makes networks more vulnerable, say 60% of IT professionals; 70% worry about increased attack surface.
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Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner

Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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interactive
Cyber attackers will kill humans through operational technology by 2025, says Gartner. Lack of security controls in OT environments is a major concern.
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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.
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McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

Wed, 19th May 2021
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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socs
McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.
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Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks

Tue, 4th May 2021
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data protection
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data analytics
Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.
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Adobe: The power of personalisation in the age of digital experiences

Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Adobe's Experience Platform has gained traction in various sectors, boasting over 17 trillion audience segment evaluations daily.
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IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The exponential growth of IoT connections will generate $16 billion in IoT security revenue by 2026, according to ABI Research.
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Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.
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5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will disrupt the cybersecurity industry, presenting a $9bn market opportunity by 2025, says ABI Research.
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Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to surpass US$105 billion in 2021

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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spending
The brunt of security spending is still first and foremost focused on IT networks, systems, and data security from a defensive perspective.
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Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme

Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis has announced the new Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, offering increased support and incentives for cloud-based services.
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40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner

Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.
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Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.
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PC market shipments grow 13% to break 10-year record

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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supply chain
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lenovo
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notebook
PC market shipments grew 13% in the third quarter of 2020, breaking a 10-year record, according to new figures released by Canalys.