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Kaspersky rebrands, unveils new logo

Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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The two-decade-old company says it has moved beyond the antivirus laboratory to having an advanced and comprehensive portfolio.
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Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

Thu, 30th May 2019
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In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.
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Enterprise IoT ecosystem extends beyond corporate devices - Zscaler

Tue, 28th May 2019
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The most commonly detected IoT device categories across the Zscaler cloud were IP cameras, smart watches, printers, smart TVs, among others.
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SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering

Mon, 27th May 2019
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SolarWinds has launched SolarWinds Security Event Manager, a SIEM solution designed to enhance cybersecurity visibility.
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Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

Wed, 8th May 2019
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It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.
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Trustwave brings database security scanning to the cloud

Thu, 2nd May 2019
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Trustwave debuts DbProtect to shield databases against cyber threats, enhancing security across cloud platforms.
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SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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SecureWorks has embraced software-as-a-service (SaaS) to protect customers and transform the detect-investigate-respond process towards cyber threats.
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Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach

Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.
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Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
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AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as the key to improved cybersecurity, according to a study by BlackBerry Cylance.
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BYOD can be secure with the right measures

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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Companies that embrace BYOD are giving employees more freedom to work remotely, resulting in increased productivity, cost savings, and talent retention.
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How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.
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IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
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SailPoint: Identity's role in data security and compliance

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Simply putting a perimeter around the network cannot effectively protect all of an enterprise's users and their access to business applications and data.
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Cybersecurity as a service answer to urgent change

Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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Alan Calder believes a CSaaS model can enable a company to build a cyber resilience strategy in a coherent and consistent manner.
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Threat prioritisation feature announced for Tenable platforms

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Predictive Prioritisation enables organisations to focus on the three percent of vulnerabilities that have been or will likely be exploited in the next 28 days.
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Singapore govt, telcos must refrech cybersecurity focus

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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Singapore's Senior Minister of State stresses the importance of cybersecurity in the country's aim to be a Smart Nation.
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Dell partners with Secureworks and CrowdStrike on endpoint security offering

Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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Dell's approach is designed to prevent, detect and respond to the shifting threat landscape, and makes it easy for organisations to protect their data.
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4 Reasons why CISOs should adopt threat intelligence

Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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ThreatQuotient's Anthony Perridge believes the answer to security teams falling behind criminals is to deploy threat intelligence platforms.
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Banish those Monday blues with proper email security

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Feeling Blue Monday dread? Combat it with robust email security measures. MSPs can uplift customers by defending against prevalent cyber threats.