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Identifying security risk-takers to minimise and mitigate risk

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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Risk-taking doesn't necessarily mean that the majority of a company's workforce is deliberately being bad actors.
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Kaseya survey reveals huge opportunity in data backup for SMBs

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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The fourth annual IT Operations survey of SMBs and midmarket enterprises shows security remains the top concern and data backup is a key opportunity.
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Has SIEM met its match with today's cyberthreats or is there life in it yet?

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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In its early stages SIEM was a trailblazer but now there are many that say it can't keep up with today's cybercrime - LogRhythm says different.
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Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon be part of AT&T

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon become part of AT&T as the companies agreed to an acquisition deal worth an undisclosed amount.
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Interxion releases Key Guardian to secure the keys to the castle

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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Interxion has released an encryption key management service that works to simplify data protection across private, hybrid & multi-cloud environments.
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SailPoint forms board-level committee to drive cyber risk resiliency

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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SailPoint forms Cybersecurity Committee to enhance company's security posture and address rising cyber threats, with a board-level focus on risk.
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Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
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Research - Market pressures causing MSPs to cut corners

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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New research reveals MSPs struggling to keep pace with the changing market face significant hurdles in the race to market share and grow profitably.
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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
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Security: One size fits all? Or the glove that just won't fit right?

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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In an era of evolving cyber threats, SonicWall urges firms to customise cybersecurity solutions rather than rely on outdated one-size-fits-all methods.
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Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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The value of integrating data and analytics for improved cybersecurity

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Most companies have already invested in security solutions so it makes sense to optimise that investment where possible.
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Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.
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ThreatQuotient appoints ex-Cisco security sales chief to lead APAC expansion

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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ThreatQuotient has chosen Australia as its Asia pacific base. Former Cisco security sales chief Anthony Stitt will lead operations.
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Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
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Clear security guidelines needed to protect Australia's digital health records

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Digital health records in Australia promise improved healthcare, but with a third of data breaches involving health info, clear security guidelines are crucial.