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FEATURE: Tech’s female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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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.

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.

PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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NETSCOUT has made headway into the Australian DDoS security market after scoring a reseller agreement with local partner PlexNet.

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 bolsters its ANZ presence, doubling its Aussie headcount and adding new channel hires to meet rising demand for cloud-based email security.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Silicon Valley startup Illumio launches in APAC with new Sydney HQ
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.