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Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.
New code-signing solution released by Venafi
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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software development
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Machine identity protection solution secures code signing across organisations and guards against unauthorised use.
Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.
Email attacks affecting employees’ personal lives - Barracuda
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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email security
The survey includes responses from 660 executives, individual contributors and team managers serving in IT-security roles in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Symantec named Leader by Forrester for Data Security Portfolio
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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malware
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encryption
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Symantec was recognised as a Leader based on current offering, strategy, and market presence with the highest overall ranking for current offerings.
WatchGuard updates ThreatSync platform for MSPs
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard updates its ThreatSync platform for MSPs, offering faster breach protection, AI-powered threat analysis, and automated malware remediation.
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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blockchain
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data science
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cybersecurity
Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.
Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.
Rising costs of email attacks concerning for organisations
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.
Gaming industry a rising target of cyber-attacks – Akamai
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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digital entertainment
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Hackers have launched 12 billion credential stuffing attacks on gaming websites from Nov 2017 to Mar 2019, says Akamai's 2019 report.
LogRhythm continues string of executive hires with new CEO
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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LogRhythm appoints Mark Logan as new CEO to drive expansion in cloud-based security, continuing a spree of executive hires ahead of key industry events.
PayPal phishing scam uses 'safety' features to trick people
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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commerce systems
These scams use safety features to steal victims’ confidential data, and are ‘brandjacking’ trusted names in the industry to conduct their attacks.
Fujitsu launches new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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cloud security
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Fujitsu's new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra offers government and enterprise clients a scalable, round-the-clock security operations hub.
Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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flexible work
A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.
Check Point unveils new security gateways for data centers
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Check Point unveils high-performance security gateways optimized for data centers and telecoms, featuring its ThreatCloud and SandBlast solutions.
HID Global: Key considerations for secure card issuance
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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As organisations seek robust secure card issuance solutions, considering modularity, interoperability, and certified quality can streamline provider selection.
Gartner recognises Hillstone Networks for intrusion detection and prevention systems
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The Hillstone NIPS appliance operates in-line, and at wire speed, collating all network traffic and performing deep packet inspection of the traffic.
Only 20% of organisations use cloud DLP – Bitglass
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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cloud security
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Each year, Bitglass conducts research on the state of enterprise cloud security in order to identify key trends and common vulnerabilities.