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Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.

Australians hesitant to share personal information online
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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gbg
Only 14% of Australians trust established organisations like banks with their personal information, according to a digital trust survey by GBG.

CoderSchool closes US$2.6 million pre-Series A funding
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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e-learning
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ai
CoderSchool raises $2.6m in pre-Series A round led by Monks Hill Ventures to expand educational content and technology infrastructure in Vietnam.

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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software development
There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.

Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.

Networked bot attacks increase as human-initiated attack levels fall
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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bots
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cybercrime
A new report reveals that bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29% in the first half of 2021.

Barracuda launches tool to help enterprises protect sensitive data
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks has launched a new Barracuda Data Inspector to scan OneDrive for Business and SharePoint data for sensitive information and malicious files.

Satori raises $20m, plans market expansion and DataSecOps innovation
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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application security
Satori, the DataSecOps platform, has raised $20m in Series A funding to fuel R-D innovation and go-to-market expansion.

The importance of securing cloud deployments with the right services
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
It’s important to choose a partner that can recommend fit-for-purpose solutions developed specifically for the organisation’s unique requirements.

Apple urgently patches exploits across several operating systems
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has urgently released patches for multiple software products due to vulnerabilities that may be linked to the Pegasus spyware.

Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.

Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.

Constant threat of ransomware causing data protection headaches
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware and the consumption of emerging technologies.

Ransomware shows why we need a bipartisan federal cybersecurity policy
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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quantum computing
Ransomware is the wake-up call, but the main event is quantum computing. We need to be ready, writes Senetas CEO and Votiro director Andrew Wilson.

Interview: PagerDuty explains how a single transformation can eliminate burnout in IT teams
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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devops
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
We spoke to PagerDuty’s director of customer solutions, Abhijit Pendyal about systems changes, burnout and how to mitigate these.

Shopify survey: What 'going shopping' means to Australian consumers
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
According to Shopify APAC managing director Shaun Broughton, Australians haven’t quite broadened their definition of what a store is.

Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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hybrid cloud
BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.