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Digital sec

Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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endpoint protection
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Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black's offerings in New Zealand.
Trouble ahead thinkstock says

DDoS attacks target IT, telecoms and finance companies

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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ddos
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
DDoS attacks are increasing, with one in four IT, telco and financial firms experiencing one in the last year alone, says Kaspersky Lab.
Public space

Avoiding the pitfalls of free Wi-Fi

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Due to ubiquitous adoption of internet enabled mobile devices, consumer demand for 24/7 connectivity has never been greater.
Iot security

The Internet of Things will fail if security has no context

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
It's not just about protecting IoT devices but the entire ecosystem, from the customer to the partner, the cloud and everything else in between.
Bills

Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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physical security
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ird
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mako networks
Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
Stages of security

Fortinet and IDC: The five stages of IT security

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
From ad hoc to optimised: The IDC-Fortinet report unveils the universal journey of IT security, pressing firms to ascend five essential stages.
Data security

New Zealand's Government shines the spotlight on data security

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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data protection
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data privacy
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cloud services
The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.
Mobile

Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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computer forensics nz
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smartphones
Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.
Cyber

Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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symantec
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online security
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banking
Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
Xcrim

'Alarming' malware activity up 75%

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
Kid

New security app from ESET to protect children online

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.
Endpoint protection

Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.
Cyber secuirty

Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
Security software company Trend Micro has released a report that examines the real world effects of a security breach.
Trophy gold

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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hall of fame
The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Bigdata

Big data's big role in OT security

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The convergence of OT and IT is posing security risks as OT systems lack security infrastructure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
Vigilance

D-Link launches new vigilant camera range for business

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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surveillance
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d-link
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cameras
D-Link unveils the Vigilance camera lineup, promising robust surveillance tech at competitive prices for firms.
Hmm i dont know what this is

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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mobility
Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.
Security lock1

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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kordia
Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.
Fallback

Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand's STRATUS research group is hosting an event to showcase cloud security tools and techniques for businesses.
Graeme muller nztech

Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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nztech
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best practice
Technology isn't enough to counter security threats, with Kiwi companies needing to harness behavioural changes in order to protect the businesses.