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Are Aussie businesses 'critically exposed' to data breaches?

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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Australian businesses face soaring data breach risks amidst the mobile eCommerce boom, warned by Protiviti MD Chris Grant.
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Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.
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Govt CIO calls on Kiwi firms to join security push

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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Government CIO Colin MacDonald seeks more suppliers for security services panel to help agencies manage privacy & security effectively.
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Kiwi-owned distie to bolster Good Technology's enterprise mobility business

Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Good Technology has signed a distribution agreement with New Zealand IT distribution specialist MPA, to market its enterprise mobility solutions.
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Unisys: Treat your environment like hostile territory

Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Unisys advises firms to see their internal environment as hostile to counter BYOD risks, urging a shift to multi-factor authentication and data encryption.
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Your Invite: Westcon's RSA Partner Launch…

Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Westcon is inviting partners to attend its official Partner Launch of RSA, at locations across New Zealand this month.
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Internet Party slams Five Eyes as Kiwi privacy debate rages on...

Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Internet Party claims secret deals with foreign powers have eroded New Zealand's independence. #TPPA #FATCA #FiveEyes.
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Endpoint protection platforms need to become more proactive

Sat, 7th Jun 2014
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Gartner study reveals 35% of EPP users hit by malware, urging a shift from reactive to proactive protection strategies for device safety.
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Trend Micro asks... What's your front line of business defence?

Sat, 7th Jun 2014
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In today's environment it is increasingly difficult for IT departments to manage the security of staff and all their activities.
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Gartner: Big Data needs a data-centric security eye

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if the.
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Hills expands security operations with Kiwi acquisition

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Hills NZ Limited expands its security operations with the acquisition of Intek Security Group Limited in New Zealand.
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Microsoft NZ warns Kiwis following rise in cold calling scammers

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Microsoft New Zealand and NetSafe are warning home computer users of cold-calling technicians targeting New Zealanders with scams about computer viruses.
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Network security: Only as strong as the weakest link

Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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It only takes a single weak link in your security to bring your system to a halt, making defence in depth a necessity.
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Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.
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Symantec's cloud storage foray falls flat on its face

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Symantec is shutting down its Norton Zone cloud storage service, deleting files within 60 days. #Symantec #NortonZone.
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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
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Endpoint: Just one of three security pillars

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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In the BYOD and BYOA era, endpoint security is essential, yet insufficient on its own, spotlighting the urgent need for holistic corporate defence.
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Questions remain as Apple's ANZ users come under attack

Sat, 31st May 2014
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Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.
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Westcon wins big at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards...

Fri, 30th May 2014
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Westcon NZ shines, grabbing Distributor of the Year at Symantec 2014 Pacific Partner Awards in Sydney, celebrating channel success.
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Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Fortinet appoints Gary Gardiner as Director of Engineering to lead its sales engineering team in ANZ and support the company's growth.