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Singapore firm to launch borderless open data sharing platform
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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healthtech
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ai models
Singapore's Ocean Protocol to unveil a blockchain-based platform for safe, borderless data sharing at month's end, aiming to revolutionise global data economy.
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Huawei picks up accolades for software-defined camera ecosystem
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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networked cameras
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huawei
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software defined anything
Huawei's smart camera technologies have won the 2019 Global New Product Innovation Award from Frost - Sullivan.
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Aussies too lax about IoT security - McAfee
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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iot security
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smart home
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casb
Nearly a third of Australians don't secure their IoT devices, even fearing they might be eavesdropping, says McAfee research, exposing homes to cyber risks.
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Barracuda expands MSP security offerings with RMM acquisition
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda expands its MSP security offerings by acquiring Avast's Managed Workplace, enhancing its remote monitoring and management capabilities.
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Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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risk & compliance
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politics
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flashpoint
As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.
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Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.
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SolarWinds extends database anomaly detection
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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public cloud
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cloud security
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ai
SolarWinds releases Database Performance Analyzer 12.1 with machine learning for anomaly detection, alongside IT management updates for hybrid environments.
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NATO picks BlackBerry's encrypted voice technology to secure calls
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
The NCI Agency acquires, deploys and defends communication systems for NATO's political decision-makers and command centres.
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Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
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Was Citrix unaware of its own data breach until the FBI got involved?
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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virtualisation
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daas
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breach prevention
Citrix learnt of a data breach only after the FBI alerted them, suspecting international cybercriminals accessed their network using 'password spraying'.
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Maximising blockchain’s potential with privilege controls - CyberArk
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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endpoint protection
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pam
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blockchain
Blockchain's potential is immense, but endpoint vulnerabilities pose threats. Privilege controls, as emphasised by CyberArk, are crucial for ensuring security.
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How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.
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Rapid7 reveals cybersecurity gaps within ASX 200 organisations
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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phishing
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email security
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asx
Even the most mature and well-resourced ASX 200 organisations have trouble sufficiently deploying cybersecurity basics.
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Healthcare breaches down, but impacts more significant - Bitglass
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Of the 11.5 million individuals affected by healthcare breaches in 2018, 67% had their information exposed by hacking and IT incidents.
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Check Point names February’s most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
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Carbon Black integrates with Chronicle security analytics platform
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Backstory will correlate telemetry from Carbon Black’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution to deliver incident investigation and threat hunting.
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Why it’s time to move ID card issuance to the cloud
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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physical security
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iam
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personal computing devices
As traditional ID card issuance methods become outdated and insecure, moving to cloud-based solutions offers increased flexibility, security, and efficiency.
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Cradlepoint debunks common connectivity and security myths
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cradlepoint tackles myths around connectivity and security, emphasising the potential and reliability of 4G, the cloud, and IoT without added risk.
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Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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iam
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rpa
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okta
Okta is set to acquire Azuqua, enhancing its capacity to integrate and automate business apps, aiming for seamless workflow across enterprises.
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D-Link’s latest 5-megapixel surveillance cameras
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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surveillance
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physical security
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d-link
The two cameras have been designed with robustness and durability in mind and are able to withstand a range of adverse conditions.