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Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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supply chain
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threat intelligence
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emt distribution
Flashpoint has partnered with emt Distribution to expand its business risk intelligence services in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
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The attack surface: 2019's biggest security threat
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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iaas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Rapid tech growth widens firms' cyber risks, warns Aon's latest report, pressing for proactive risk management.
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Cybersecurity as a service answer to urgent change
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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security-as-a-service
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industry experts
Alan Calder believes a CSaaS model can enable a company to build a cyber resilience strategy in a coherent and consistent manner.
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Why SD-WAN is key for expanding businesses - SonicWall
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Australian businesses are set to invest approximately AUD $93 billion in IT in 2019, with SD-WAN emerging as a cost-saving and performance-enhancing necessity.
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New threat rears its head in new malware report
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s researchers view Speakup as a significant threat, as it can be used to download and spread any malware.
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Oracle updates enterprise blockchain platform
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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oracle
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smart contracts
Oracle updates its blockchain platform with new features to enhance application development, streamline integration, and improve identity management.
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Used device market held back by lack of data security regulations
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data protection
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blancco
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recycling
A lack of robust data security regulations is causing consumer mistrust and stunting the growth of the used mobile device market, Blancco's study reveals.
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Gartner names ExtraHop leader in network performance monitoring
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Gartner names ExtraHop a leader in its NPMD Magic Quadrant, recognising its strength in IT ops, real-time threat detection, and machine learning capabilities.
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Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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cloud security
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microsoft
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symantec
Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.
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Palo Alto releases new, feature-rich firewall
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto is calling it the ‘fastest-ever next-generation firewall’ with integrated cloud-based DNS Security service to stop attacks.
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The right to be forgotten online could soon be forgotten
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data protection
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data privacy
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loki
Despite bolstering free speech and access to information, the internet can be a double-edged sword, because that access to information goes both ways.
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4 Ransomware trends to watch in 2019
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future's Allan Liska looks at the past big ransomware attacks thus far to predict what's coming this year.
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New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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isaca
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skills gap
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it audit
Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
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Microsoft, DigiCert, Utimaco tackle quantum computing threats
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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iot
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Microsoft, DigiCert, and Utimaco have piloted a quantum-safe algorithm, 'Picnic', to secure the Internet of Things against future quantum computing threats.
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OneSpan uses AI to tackle financial account fraud
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Its new solution uses machine learning to protect online and mobile channels, as well as meet compliance requirements for transactional risk analysis.
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Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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xiaomi
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security vulnerabilities
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electric scooter
Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.
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Four ways the technology landscape will change in 2019
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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iot
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iaas
Innovations in AI, blockchain, data, and IoT are set to redefine business and personal life in 2019 and beyond, reports Dimension Data.
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617 million stolen records up for sale on dark web
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
617 million records from sites like MyFitnessPal, Whitepages, and Fotolog are being sold on the dark web for BTC $20,000. Passwords are encrypted.
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Legacy applications a ‘healthcare cybersecurity nightmare’
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
A new whitepaper launched today that sought to bring light to just how dire the cybersecurity situation with hospitals really is.
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Threat prioritisation feature announced for Tenable platforms
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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ai security
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ai
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ml
Predictive Prioritisation enables organisations to focus on the three percent of vulnerabilities that have been or will likely be exploited in the next 28 days.