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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Security expert discusses changing cyber-attacker behaviour
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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SonicWall's Brook Chelmo reveals changing cyber-attacker behaviour and best practices for CISOs in new TechDay IT Jam.
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Akamai unveils new managing director for APJ
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Akamai Technologies appoints Parimal Pandya as managing director for Asia Pacific - Japan, in addition to his role as VP of Media and Carrier Sales.
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Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the ‘new normal’ business world
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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The shift to remote working has highlighted the need for secure infrastructure. Zero trust remote work can provide the solution.
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IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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CrowdStrike, WatchGuard, Zscaler and LogRhythm are amongst several IT vendors responding to the Australian Federal Government's budget announcements.
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Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.
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WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.
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CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
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DH2i launches SDP solution to enable zero trust IoT connectivity
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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DH2i introduces its new edge-optimised software-defined perimeter solution, DxOdyssey for IoT, enabling secure zero trust IoT connectivity.
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Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
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Sydney-based security firm appoints head of tech amid hiring spree
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Mick Esber now takes on the head of technology role, after coming from his former role as chief technology at lending marketplace Lodex.
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Dell announces range of VMware integration upgrades
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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New HCI, cloud, storage and data protection integration with latest VMware releases for edge locations, data centres and hybrid clouds.
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Forcepoint's cloud-native approach to user activity & insider threat monitoring
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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Forcepoint has launched Dynamic User Protection, a cloud-native user activity and insider threat monitoring solution delivered as a service.
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Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
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Security on the edge: Fortinet embraces the new normal
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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Cornelius Mare, Fortinet ANZ Director, Security Solutions, discusses the challenges of securing network edges in the post-COVID-19 world.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The growing complexity of cybersecurity in 2020
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: SonicWall cybersecurity director discusses changes in attacker behaviour and security solutions.
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​​​​​​​The growing importance of digital identity in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Businesses are realizing the crucial role of digital identities in maintaining security and productivity in a remote working environment.
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Why Australia needs an SME cybersecurity ambassador
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Australia's Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their cybersecurity capabilities and awareness. .
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DigiCert & ServiceNow team up to integrate certificate lifecycle management
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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DigiCert and ServiceNow are collaborating on a new way to bring certificate management within the ServiceNow platform.
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Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.
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Cyberattacks up 400% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Earlier this year, the FBI reported that complaints of cyberattacks received by its cyber division had risen to almost 4,000 a day.