Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 17
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Palo Alto Networks extends cloud native security platform with new modules
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Palo Alto Networks expands its Cloud Native Security Platform with the availability of Prisma Cloud 2.0 and four new cloud security modules.
Transform your home office tech to look and sound like a pro
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Boost your home office with pro-grade tech! Discover AVerMedia's Live Streamer CAM 313 and AM310 USB Microphone, both available for AU$149 each.
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
Why it's essential to re-write IT security for the cloud era
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cloud era shifts IT focus: Workforce mobility reshapes security strategies, perimeters redefine as digital transformation takes command.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Australian organisations failing to support employees in remote working
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Only 53% of Australian workers have been briefed on their company's survival plan during COVID-19, leaving 47% in the dark, according to research by Wrike.
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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iam
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.
Remote staff overestimating knowledge of cybersecurity basics
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
'Unconscious incompetence' is one of the most difficult issues to identify and solve with security awareness training.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Lenovo Data Center Group expands HCI portfolio
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
According to the company, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) plays a key part in the evolving hybrid cloud strategy and data center infrastructure needs.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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empired
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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application security
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devsecops
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hybrid & remote work
Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.
Thycotic launches Secret Server update designed for cloud-first, remote world
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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pam
Thycotic releases latest version of Secret Server with added features for managing multiple cloud instances and remote workers.
Juniper Networks releases four new Wi-Fi 6 access point products
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Juniper Networks says the new products are the first cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 access points with integrated AI-driven automation and insight.
Slack unveils new security features as remote working skyrockets
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Slack bolsters security measures amid remote working surge with new features and certifications. Cybersecurity threats spike during the pandemic.
Forcepoint Dynamic Edge Protection delivers data-centric SASE solutions
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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data protection
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casb
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dlp
The Dynamic Edge Protection suite includes new cloud security gateway and private access offerings through its SASE solution architecture.
Google Cloud and Box announce strategic partnership
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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hybrid & remote work
As part of the new partnership, Box will leverage Google Cloud as a key provider for data storage in its international operations.
Google unveils security overhaul across G Suite products
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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dlp
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Google has announced 11 new security features across G Suite, to provide stronger security in Gmail, Meet, and Chat.