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FEATURE: Tech’s female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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it automation
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skillsoft
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it careers
International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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BlackBerry aims to secure IoT devices
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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iot
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry inks a deal with Punkt Tronics AG to integrate its cybersecurity technology into IoT devices, aiming to secure home and enterprise networks.
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PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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netscout
NETSCOUT has made headway into the Australian DDoS security market after scoring a reseller agreement with local partner PlexNet.
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Mimecast takes leap into ANZ with local channel hires
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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mimecast
Mimecast bolsters its ANZ presence, doubling its Aussie headcount and adding new channel hires to meet rising demand for cloud-based email security.
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Skybox Security snaps up former Commvault executive to accelerate APAC market push
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Gerry Sillars will form the cornerstone of Skybox’s APAC operations as he focuses on expanding the company’s strong growth from 2017.
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Facebook & Amazon have better authentication methods than enterprises, say IT pros
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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iam
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Facebook and Amazon may have better authentication methods than the average enterprise, some IT professionals believe.
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Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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malware
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uc
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data privacy
With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.
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Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
​The swelling generation of mobile workers is causing headaches for IT staff with more than half connecting to unsecured networks every week.
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What cyber security needs to go beyond the network
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Forward thinking companies are going beyond penetration testing to employ a more holistic approach to cyber security.
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Silicon Valley startup Illumio launches in APAC with new Sydney HQ
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Silicon Valley's Illumio sets up regional HQ in Sydney, aiming to secure APAC data centres and cloud environments with its micro-segmentation technology.
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Exclusive Interview: Red Hat on their software-defined storage solution for surveillance
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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surveillance
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open source
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red hat
The company says it has alleviated a lot of the cost burdens associated with surveillance storage through its new solution.
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How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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phishing
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partner programmes
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email security
Local SMBs paid $12.6m in ransoms last year, according to a report by Datto - a big opportunity for partners who can offer the right solutions.
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Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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malware
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.
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REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.
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GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can’t secure customer data
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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storage
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data protection
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data privacy
​GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.
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Ezi Office Supplies site compromised in email phishing attack
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cloud services
Hackers have taken over the domain of Ezi Office Supplies and are spreading malware through invoice emails. Recipients should exercise extreme caution.
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Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cloud security
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iot
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vault systems
With competition aplenty, it is important to understand what makes the cloud secure, what are the security risks and how it fits with transformation.
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Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
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Exclusive: Is cybersecurity losing because it’s too profit-focused?
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals currently have the edge in the battle against cybersecurity, according to High-Tech Bridge CEO Ilia Kolochenko.
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Expert: Farce involving Russia’s US elections breach needs resolving
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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elections
Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.