Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 18
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.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
IT service management remains effective in remote working environments - survey
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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72% of IT professionals say IT service management remains effective in remote working, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
Google announces G Suite integrated workplace, new security features
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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Google Cloud has announced a new G Suite integrated workspace that combines Gmail, Google Chat and Google Meet.
Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Enabling a remote workforce demands edge security convergence, blending CASB, SWG, DLP, and IAM to safeguard against both internal and external threats.
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
BYOD security in remote work era still riddled with issues
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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BYOD security remains fraught with risks in the remote work era, as Bitglass' latest report highlights major gaps in corporate data protection efforts.
Why enabling a remote workforce requires converging security at the edge
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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CASB and SASE solutions are crucial for protecting enterprise data from both insider and outsider threats, says report.
Businesses move to cloud-based security solutions in a bid to support remote working
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Cloud-based security tools see increased adoption due to remote working during COVID-19, says Exabeam study. Data privacy and sovereignty concerns remain.
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.
Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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Trend Micro takes the top spot in the 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, with a 29.5% share, according to IDC.
Illumio launches Zero Trust endpoint protection solution for our digital, remote world
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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Illumio launches Zero Trust solution for endpoints to combat ransomware and malware attacks in the remote working era.
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
Attivo Networks highlights CISOs top concerns following move to remote working
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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CISOs are prioritizing combating threats and attacks as remote working shifts priorities, according to MIT Sloan and Attivo Networks.
WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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The Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more.
How SD-WAN can relieve home office networking pains
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Remote working has tested how well every organisation's remote connectivity can scale, particularly in areas such as VPN infrastructure and connection quality.
Remote workers need to up their game to keep organisations secure
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Remote workers' habits are jeopardising corporate security, says CyberArk study; password reuse and insecure BYOD devices are key culprits.
Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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Thycotic has acquired Onion ID and launched new products aimed at enhancing privileged access management for cloud apps and remote workers.
Research: Tech execs' priorities in the 'new normal'
Thu, 28th May 2020
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AppDynamics' new research reveals 95% of organisations have changed their technology priorities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.