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A new approach to security has to be adopted. The firewall is still a major aspect of a security strategy, but is only part of the story.

Cisco escalates its cybersecurity game, focusing on malware detection and response to fortify businesses against evolving threats.

Unitec's Red Alert will provide another layer of defence against cyber criminals, potentially saving money and protecting client data.

WatchGuard Technologies has released a new eBook to help IT professionals secure their networks and get their budgets from the C-suite.

Dimension Data has launched a new offering that provides a means to assess security architecture and align security with the rest of the organisation.

IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.

Connector Systems has inked a deal to exclusively distribute SecurEnvoy's range of two-factor authentication products across ANZ.

World Backup Day promotes the importance of data backup and protection, with 30% of people never backing up their data.

ESET Secure Authentication integrates with all major VPNs to provide two-factor authentication ensuring strong security for sensitive company assets.

The volume of DDoS attacks are becoming more and more frequent, with the average packet volume for attacks increasing 340% to 4.36 Mpps.

The national cybersafety organisation has recorded more than $1m lost to online scams during March and is seeing smartphones and tablets increasingly.

Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence & Security will investigate allegations of GCSB interception of communications in the South Pacific.

Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.

Kiwi companies are underestimating the risks of cyber attacks, even though there's a growing number of incidents as threats become more sophisticated.

Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.

Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.

Check Point launches a revolutionary threat extraction service to cleanse documents of all malware, promising real-time network defence.

Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.

Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.

New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.