Data transparency increasingly important, Kaspersky study states

“It is clear from the data that people have developed a sense of control and they are now demanding openness about how and where their data is being managed."More

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Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

With vast volumes of data moving to the cloud, many IT professionals are frequently challenged to protect their enterprise environment, and there is a greater focus being placed on advancing cybersecurity strategies.More

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Need for greater understanding of data security responsibility as cloud adoption grows - report

Despite the accelerated adoption of cloud services, there was a lack of clarity and confidence regarding the protection and recovery of data stored in public clouds.More

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Fujitsu, Trend Micro team up to secure private 5G

"We believe that this security solution represents a key technology for applying private 5G to mission-critical areas."More

Enterprises underutilising security tools, causing teams to burn outMore

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud securityMore

Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their waresMore

Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP reportMore

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Okta?More

Gigamon & FireEye tackle security in hybrid cloud environmentsMore

5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report

The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will have a disruptive and positive impact on the cybersecurity industry in the next few years, with 5G network security presenting a US$9 billion enterprise market opportunity by 2025.More

Pandemic sees organisations of all sizes and industries invest in CTI

There is opportunity for organisations to better manage their cyber-threat intelligence for greater security and threat intelligence effectiveness by adopting the right tools and processes.More

Working capital finance: what is it and how to apply

Working capital finance can help uncork the bottleneck many businesses face – inadequate cash flow – without causing headaches later down the line.More

Combine endpoint privilege management with these tools for maximum protection

By integrating an EPM solution with additional technologies, teams can manage the entire security tool stack more easily and enhance each component’s effectiveness.More

Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging

There are global surges in ransomware attacks alongside increases in cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, according to Check Point Research.More

Addressing the challenges of least privilege access

Enforcing the right privilege policies across the environment with the right visibility and observability will ensure that the policy mandates hold tight against any behaviour changes.More

Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads

The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.More

WatchGuard names new regional director for A/NZ

Anthony Daniel says, "I look forward to continuing to drive our business strategy, grow our channel and to supporting business growth Australia and New Zealand and the Pacific islands."More

Firewalls and VLANs failing to secure Australian businesses

The majority of Australia’s IT teams still rely heavily on firewalls and VLANs to protect their critical data from being breached, despite evidence the legacy technologies cannot adequately protect against new and emerging threats.More

Hybrid IAM solutions are the way of the future, study states

“As this first-of-its-kind research shows, while IT leaders are faced with unique criteria and conditions that shape their IT strategy, hybrid IAM has emerged as a necessity."More

Identity in the age of eKYC & digital onboarding journeys

When an onboarding process is architected correctly, there are tangible benefits for customer satisfaction.More

Cybersecurity budgets still not keeping up with threats — report

Executive teams are failing to recognise the level of damage cyber-threats pose to organisations, according to Sophos — many of them taking a ‘conservative approach’ to cybersecurity expenditure.More

Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021

Australian organisations will spend more than A$4.9 billion on enterprise information security and risk management products and services in 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. More

ABB and Nozomi Networks extend collaboration, deliver improved OT security solutions

"With Nozomi Networks solutions added to our cybersecurity portfolio, our customers gain proven network monitoring and threat detection technology."More

rhipe acquires emt Distribution, with aim to expand into enterprise market

The acquisition will enable rhipe to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end security capabilities to its partners, the company says.More

From Me to We: Partnerships & multiparty systems in the post-COVID-19 age

MPS is all about sharing data infrastructure between people and organisations - think along the lines of blockchain, distributed databases and ledgers.More

ThreatQuotient hits $22.5m in new financing, continues growth streak

“Since we first invested in ThreatQuotient in 2017, their team has continued to prove to the market that there is a critical need for cybersecurity solutions aimed at security operations."More

Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server

"There are owners who still have in-house exchange servers because they are suspicious of the cloud or have concerns about their data sovereignty or don't want to contemplate the capital expenditure. But the warning is clear. Get rid of them."More

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.More

IT leaders prioritising automation, Zero Trust and API-based security investments

"The study shows that a cocktail of multiplying threats, the proliferation of hybrid and cloud architectures, blended with a pandemic-fuelled explosion in distributed and remote work has created a perfect storm for network security teams."More

AvePoint brings Salesforce Cloud Backup to channel partners

The product adds to the AvePoint suite of trusted Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 to provide managed service providers with backup and restore capabilities across multiple, popular SaaS providers.More

O365 a weak point ripe for exploit, say security professionals

71% of more than 1,000 security professionals have been on the receiving end of a Microsoft 365 account takeover, on average, seven times in the last year alone.More

Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?

"Handing over money doesn’t guarantee the return of data, and only encourages cybercriminals to continue the practice."More

FrankieOne to build Westpac's BaaS identity infrastructure

“As Australians continue to look for new and different ways to do their banking, we are excited to be part of the ever-growing BaaS movement with Westpac."More

Claroty discovers vulnerabilities in Ovarro TBox RTUs

The vulnerabilities could enable attackers to break into the systems and run code, crash systems, and meddle with configuration files, amongst other malicious actions.More

Hackers offering forged “official” COVID vaccination certificates and negative test results on dark net

There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID vaccines within the last three months.More

Australian Taxation Office announces face verification technology rollout

The Australian Taxation Office has extended its national identity program with face verification technology from iProov.More

Why organisations should rethink the approach to retail demand planning and forecasting

Why organisations should rethink the approach to retail demand planning and forecastingMore

Attivo Networks expands Active Directory suite for greater protection

"We see Active Directory exploitation used in the majority of ransomware, insider and advanced attacks. We are pleased to now offer our customers early and efficient solutions for preventing the misuse of Active Directory.”More

Interview: SAS outlines the seven AI-based trends you'll see in 2021

Artificial intelligence has, let's face it, been the subject of much hype, of experimentation, and in some cases, pipe dreams.More

Cloud services top threat vector for healthcare industry

"The coronavirus pandemic continues to highlight the unique cybersecurity needs of the healthcare industry, even as it has increased the number of threats these organisations face."More

The mirrored world: Digital twins redefine business intelligence

The world’s most visionary leaders will use technology to master change and shape the future.More

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

"This recent activity signals a major leap in their abilities."More

Tesserent to acquire Secure Logic's managed security services business

Secure Logic delivered an audited turnover of $9 million in FY 2020 and a $4.2 million EBITDA, with reportedly ‘strong’ earnings going into FY 2021.More

Zscaler and CrowdStrike release integrations for end-to-end security

This collaboration between the two cloud-native security companies provides joint customers with adaptive, risk-based access control to private applications.More

Thycotic releases new integrations to bolster account governance

“Service accounts are often left defenceless, even by enterprises with established programs for privileged user security."More

McAfee brings on new partners in push for zero trust security

"Together with our SIA partners, we are strengthening security for the critical apps that enterprises rely on every day."More

Bank Australia rolls out voice biometrics designed by Nuance

After a successful test rollout at the end of 2020, the bank is now offering voice-based biometric protection to all customers. More

WatchGuard uncovers top cyber threat trends of Q4 2020

“The rise in sophisticated, evasive threat tactics last quarter and throughout 2020 showcases how vital it is to implement layered, end-to-end security protections."More

Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report

Businesses have left themselves vulnerable and open to cyber criminals in the rush to ensure their workforce could operate remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.More

Imperva unveils new data security platform built for cloud

"The cloud has revolutionised IT, offering organisations a strategic opportunity to rapidly pursue new market initiatives and adapt their operations in the face of new business challenges."More

Infrastructure-as-code, and how it can secure the cloud

Bridgecrew recognised IaC early on as one of the best ways for modern teams to delegate security ownership to individual contributors while distributing it across existing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines. This attribute meant that IaC was invaluable in securing cloud-native environments.More

Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021

“CISOs are keen to consolidate the number of security products and vendors they must deal with."More

Kroll completes Redscan acquisition, expands cyber risk portfolio

With the addition of Redscan and its extended detection and response (XDR) enabled security operations centre (SOC) platform, Kroll expands its Kroll Responder capabilities to support a wider array of cloud and on-premise telemetry sources.More

SAS digs deeper into the core tenets of responsible AI

What is responsible artificial intelligence (AI)? Is it a technology that does not discriminate against certain groupsMore