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Security stories - Page 71

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Symantec unveils new company branding
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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personal computing devices
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Symantec reveals its new logo, merging its brand with VeriSign's iconic check mark, aiming to symbolise confidence and secure, simple information access.
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Vision for the virtual
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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encryption
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virtualisation
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cloud services
Virtual desktop solutions are poised to transform business IT, as Gartner forecasts market growth to 50 million units by 2013, redefining workforce mobility.
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Virtual utopia
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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data protection
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virtualisation
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dr
New Zealand businesses are flocking to data centre virtualisation, but security solutions lag. With 50% of workloads on VMs by 2012, risks loom large.
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The App is King
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
With the rise of cloud computing, traditional security measures falter, making secure application development essential—The app is now king.
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I spy with my little eye
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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martech
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physical security
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software development
Be wary what information you are sharing with the world, as there are many opportunists with their eyes furtively fixed on you.
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Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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youtube
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facebook
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cloud services
A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.
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Cisco and Citrix partner for virtualisation solution
Fri, 10th Sep 2010
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virtualisation
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cisco
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cloud services
Cisco and Citrix have launched a desktop virtualisation solution, promising cost-effective, high-definition virtual desktops and apps for businesses.
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Survival in question as file transfer risks and costs escalate
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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collaboration
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yahoo
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cloud services
IT teams responsible for New Zealand's business data transmissions services are likely to be operating in survival mode.
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New threats need new defences
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.
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Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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identity
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cloud services
Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
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Symantec launches new partner specialisations
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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risk & compliance
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Symantec unveils new partner specialisations in Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing access to sales and technical resources and boosting revenue opportunities.
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Cash is king
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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data analytics
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big data
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bi
A worrying 37% of Kiwi business owners still rely on bank statements to track cash flow, showing a lack of awareness of essential business health indicators.
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Google guns for MS Exchange business
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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digital entertainment
Google launches a suite of apps aimed at government bodies to cut IT costs and boost security, now adopted by Los Angeles.
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Splunk reports 76% growth
Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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risk & compliance
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gen-i
Splunk reports a 76% year-over-year growth in Q2 bookings, adding 220 new customers globally and expanding enterprise-wide deployments.
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Level best
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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cloud services
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management
Best practice in IT legal management involves rigorous compliance, robust data policies, and sound contracting processes to prevent costly legal issues.
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Play it safe
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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digital signage
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malware
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digital entertainment
Businesses need to consider their employees’ home security, especially when it comes to digital entertainment.
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Who’s listening?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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uc
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firewalls
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Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.
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Microsoft unveils Business Productivity partner offer
Wed, 30th Jun 2010
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microsoft
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cloud services
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online services
Microsoft's new promotion offers partners 250 free Business Productivity Online Suite seats for a year. Requirements and renewal terms apply.
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Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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phishing
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email security
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spam
Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.
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Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open
Fri, 11th Jun 2010
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nz
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email
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cloud services
Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.