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Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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facebook
Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.
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Aussie tech integrator says remote workers are a threat to corporate security
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
Remote workers are adding to the risk of corporate security data breaches according to tech integrator RBC Group.
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Why Australian businesses must secure guest access and IoT devices
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Australian firms must secure IoT devices and guest access to comply with data breach laws, say Wavelink experts, or face costly cyber repercussions.
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A10 Networks to launch machine learning-based DDoS protection in Q3
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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a10 networks
A10 Networks has harnessed the power of machine learning to protect its customers against DDoS attacks with the launch of A10 One-DDoS Protection.
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Cybercriminals phish 'the human factor' for everything it's worth
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Cyber attackers are increasingly preying on human vulnerabilities and less on technical system flaws to create mayhem.
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Kiwi cloud success story granted top security certification
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
STAAH, a Kiwi hospitality cloud solutions provider, achieves PCI DSS certification, ensuring top-tier data security for credit card transactions.
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Brisbane cybersecurity startup protects $1 billion worth of ICO funding from hackers
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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devops
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blockchain
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apm
Entersoft’s ‘one stop shop’ approach to cybersecurity has paid off to the tune of $1 billion worth of initial coin offerings.
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A four-step-plan towards cloud resilience in an age of data security
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The ramifications of having a data breach are ten-fold for government agencies who handle sensitive information.
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Interview: Diving Into the malware abyss with LogRhythm's Erika Noerenberg
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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malware
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iot
SecurityBrief talked with LogRhythm senior malware analyst Erika Noerenberg about vulnerability exploitation, malware, and the Internet of Things.
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Cybercrime industry raking in $1.5 trillion profit - most from online markets
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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cloud marketplace
How much are cybercriminals earning for their efforts? A new study by Bromium suggests that figure could be as much as US$2 million per job.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they’re taking care of the planet
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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it automation
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power / energy
Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Exclusive interview: SailPoint on identity governance and Okta
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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okta
Sailpoint chief strategy officer and Co-founder Kevin Cunningham gives his perception on the market and expands on two recent announcements.
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Aura Information Security appoints new Australian territory sales manager
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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aura information security
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redshield
Lisa Burgess joins Aura Information Security as the new Australian territory sales manager, bringing over a decade of sales and channel partner experience.
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Australia the best in the world... at being breached
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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cybercrime
Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.
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'Honeypot' experiment exposes how hackers are doing their work
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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bots
Cybereason created a fake financial services company with weak cybersecurity to reveal how cybercriminals are using bots to do all the grunt work.
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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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Intel pledges improved security - Microsoft & Cisco already on board
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cisco
Intel unveils an enhanced security framework at RSA, with Microsoft and Cisco integrating its features to boost protection and performance across platforms.
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Lack of network firewall visibility causing Australian IT managers to fly blind
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Network firewalls may be overrated and underperforming – Australian IT managers can’t identify 41% of their organisation's network traffic.
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Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity insurance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.
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The security challenges of SD-WAN - and how to defend against them
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Silver Peak's recent report details the benefits of SD-WAN over traditional WANs, its imminent security challenges, and how to fortify against them.