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BlackBerry buys out cybersecurity AI firm Cylance
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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smartphones
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ai security
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ai
BlackBerry is acquiring cybersecurity firm Cylance for $1.4bn in cash, allowing the latter to operate as an independent business unit.
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Quantum computing: The double-edged sword for cybersecurity
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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encryption
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quantum computing
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gemalto
Quantum computing threatens current cryptographic standards, but industry leaders are gearing up with adaptive strategies to welcome this new era safely.
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Three ways to achieve data security whilst enabling BYOD
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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dlp
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personal computing devices
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byod
Balancing data security with a BYOD policy is challenging. Here are three strategies, from MDM to agentless mobile security, to achieve it.
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How IoT and hybrid cloud will change in 2019
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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vpns
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iot
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multi-cloud
Enterprises are predicted to replace VPNs with micro-perimeters for IoT and hybrid cloud security in 2019, according to DH2i CEO Don Boxley.
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Bitglass report: More than half of companies see a rise in mobile security threats
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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cybersecurity
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bitglass
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partners
85% of organisations embrace BYOD, but many lack basic tools to secure data on personal devices, says Bitglass report.
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WatchGuard’s eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions
Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.
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The future of privacy: What comes after VPNs?
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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devops
With VPNs becoming less efficient for cloud networks, IT managers are turning to Application Specific Networking (ASN) for integrated security and connectivity.
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SonicWall secures hybrid clouds by simplifying firewall deployment
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Once new products are brought online in remote locations, administrators can manage local and distributed networks.
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Cyber crisis continues unabated – is ATP the answer?
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Statistics on cybercrime certainly makes for grim reading, and that is set to continue unless businesses take measures to stack the odds better in their favour.
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Five major risks of letting shadow IT go unchecked
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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data protection
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casb
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cybersecurity
A department creating its own bespoke IT solution may sound like a good idea, but are the risks really worth it?.
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What MSPs can learn from Datto’s Channel Ransomware Report
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
While there have been less high profile attacks making the headlines, the frequency of attacks is, in fact, increasing.
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AlgoSec delivers native security management for Azure Firewall
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
AlgoSec’s new solution will allow a central management capability for Azure Firewall, Microsoft's new cloud-native firewall-as-a-service.
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Cisco expands security capabilities of SD­-WAN portfolio
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Cisco is enhancing its SD-WAN portfolio by integrating advanced security features, enabling organisations to securely and efficiently harness cloud resources.
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How to configure your firewall for maximum effectiveness
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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manageengine
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cybersecurity strategy
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retail
ManageEngine offers some firewall best practices that can help security admins handle the conundrum of speed vs security.
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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
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Aus organisations need to lock down on data security
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
As Aussie organisations store more sensitive data on multiple clouds, encryption is increasingly seen as a proactive strategy, yet skills shortages persist.
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Security cameras – a latent botnet network?
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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ddos
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surveillance
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iot security
In a comparison of 16 indoor and outdoor IP surveillance cameras, researchers found only one well-protected device.
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Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Swarmbots are revolutionising cyber threats, targeting IoT devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Fortinet’s Derek Manky discusses the looming risks.
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Bitdefender announces security integration with Kaseya
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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cloud security
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it automation
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partner programmes
The new partnership will allow VSA by Kaseya’s cloud and on-premises users to deploy and manage security with Bitdefender Cloud Security for MSPs.
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Why you should leverage a next-gen firewall platform
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Through full lifecycle-based threat detection and prevention, organisations are able to manage the entire threat lifecycle without adding additional solutions.