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Barracuda survey reveals top security concerns for Australian businesses
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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Loss of customers and data are top concerns for Australian businesses, says Barracuda survey. Cyber attacks have increased by 20% since 2017.
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Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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data protection
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personal computing devices
The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.
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Asia Pacific FSIs pay $5.1 billion for breaching AML & data privacy
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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financial institutions
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Financial institutions in Asia Pacific accumulate over $10.6bn in penalties for non-compliance with regulations, says Fenergo.
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CIOs massively underestimate Secure Shell risks - study
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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New research shows chief information officers are underestimating the risks of poorly protected Secure Shell machine identities.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - CrowdStrike's security cloud focus for 2021
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity firm that started in the United States and has quickly made the most of the last decade.
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Agent Tesla Trojan can evade endpoint protection, Sophos reports
Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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network infrastructure
Agent Tesla originally surfaced in 2014. It is widely available on criminal marketplaces, and continues to evolve.
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Ping Identity launches new verification service to reduce fraud
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Ping Identity launches PingOne Verify, a cloud service that simplifies customer onboarding and reduces fraud. It uses facial recognition and ID validation.
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Architecting a robust customer identity and access management solution
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is crucial for protecting customer data and ensuring a seamless user experience. Learn more in this white paper.
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Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Cloud adoption brings benefits, but only 40% of companies achieve the full value, with security concerns being a major barrier, says Accenture.
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The rise of the citizen developer in driving operational efficiencies
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Gap in tech skills in Australia impacting IT efficiency across organizations. Demand for 156,000 more tech workers by 2025. Citizen developers rise.
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Palo Alto Networks expands IoT security to healthcare
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Palo Alto Networks releases IoT security solution for healthcare, simplifying the challenge of securing the Internet of Medical Things.
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Acronis empowers resellers and service providers with new cloud-focused #CyberFit Partner Programme
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Acronis has announced the new Acronis #CyberFit Partner Programme, offering increased support and incentives for cloud-based services.
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6clicks raises A$5 million, sets sights on global expansion
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Australian-based company 6clicks secures A$5 million in capital raise for rapid global expansion, bringing total investment to A$7.7 million.
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Imperva updates WAAP and Data Security offerings with emphasis on simplicity
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Imperva has enhanced its Web Application and API Protection products to help businesses tackle complex cyber threats.
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We're not ready for passwordless systems—and that's quite alright
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Passwords may seem archaic in today's tech era, but they still play a vital role in online security. Here's why.
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Hard lessons learned: Why some struggled and some succeeded in the move to mass WFH
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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85% of IT leaders felt prepared for remote work, but 93% had to delay security priorities. 98% faced security challenges. Some are still struggling.
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Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.
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Extortion, ransom-related DDoS attacks surged in 2020
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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There was a 154% increase in the number of cyber attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS.
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More than 80% of APAC organisations suffered a cyber attack in 2020 - study
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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One fifth of organisations across the Asia Pacific were hit by at least seven cyber attacks in the past 12 months.
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40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.