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Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.
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In brief: What's on at CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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CyberCrimeCon 2019 Singapore on November 29 will showcase threat analysis, world-class expertise, and best practices in cybersecurity.
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IDC names Trend Micro number one vendor for SDC security
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Trend Micro has been named the top 2018 vendor for software-defined compute security by IDC, leading the market with a 35.5% share.
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ANZ Bank warns businesses and customers of phishing scam
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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ANZ Bank warns of a new phishing scam using the bank's trademarks; malicious emails claiming to be from ANZ are infiltrating inboxes.
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Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.
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Enterprises embrace cloud but struggle to assert security & control
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Only 11% of respondents said their companies have been ‘extremely successful’ in realising what multi-cloud can do for their organisation.
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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
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Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
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Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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The single biggest source of crime experienced by public sector entities is the internal employee in a position of trust.
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Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.
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ExtraHop integrates with Google Cloud's new packet mirroring feature
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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Google Cloud's new packet mirroring feature integrates with ExtraHop Reveal(x) to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response for GCP users.
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Businesses not adopting reasonable care standard for security
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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Despite understanding the critical nature of cybersecurity risks, many boards fail to adopt a 'reasonable care' standard, leaving firms exposed.
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Why SD-WAN is crucial for digital transformation
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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SD-WAN is key for Aussie's digital transformation, enabling better cloud use with increased control, visibility, and operational efficiency, says Vertel.
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Are organisations ready for Zero Trust?
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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Despite its clear benefits, very few organisations have turned the concept of Zero Trust into a security practice, Forescout finds.
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Ensuring digital transformation doesn't turn into a digital disaster
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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Interactive, an Australian IT firm, urges businesses to take necessary steps to avoid a digital disaster during digital transformation projects.
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Why CSOs need a disaster recovery plan for security incidents
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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As unexpected outages and cyber-attacks threaten business survival, a strong disaster recovery plan is critical for CSOs to ensure swift recovery.
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Local governments need to act to protect privacy of citizens
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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Australian local governments urged to protect citizen privacy by Digital Rights Watch. Campaign targets use of surveillance tech and data collection.
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Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Aria Technologies to distribute its cybersecurity solutions to the Australian SMB market.
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Photo gallery: Inside Microsoft's new Experience Center Asia
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Asia Experience Center opened just last week, and already it is attracting customers and partners from around the world.
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Effective cyber resilience means thinking beyond the IT department
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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Effective cyber resilience extends beyond IT; it requires a comprehensive plan involving all departments, from the CEO to reception, to safeguard operations.