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2017 forecast: IoT devices to continue their steady surge in AU
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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iot security
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While the growth of IoT devices is predicted to continue its dramatic growth in AU in 2017, there are still concerns around its security.
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Cloud analytics - Security, performance, collaboration
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Firms rush to harness cloud analytics for strategic edge—achieving rapid, secure data insights and cost-effective collaboration.
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ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
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Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
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Protect your data at all costs, if this latest scandal is anything to go by
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Showpo is suing Black Swallow for using its customer database, allegedly stolen by a former employee. Protect your data, warns head of BlackBerry Workspaces.
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​Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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vpns
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encryption
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blockchain
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
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ISACA provides cyber governance roadmap for enterprise security
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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isaca
ISACA has given professionals and enterprises a roadmap and direction for the areas of cyber governance, with the launch of its new audit program.
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IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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iot security
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iot
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flexera
The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.
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Palo Alto Networks: Second wave of Shamoon 2 attacks identified
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
This latest attack materially impacts one of the primary countermeasures employed against wiper attacks: Virtual Desktop Interface snapshots.
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Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.
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CipherCloud promoted to Dropbox Premier Partner as security services skyrocket
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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dropbox
CipherCloud has been promoted to Premier Partner status in Dropbox's Technology Partner Program, enhancing security for users moving to cloud storage.
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Ransomware is getting worse. Here’s how to stop it
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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ransomware
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ai security
Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don’t receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn’t work, or even find another demand for even more.
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Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists’ lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai security
Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.
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​Security concerns driving force behind rapid application adoption
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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ddos
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devops
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iaas
Rise in cloud adoption fuels surge in demand for robust security services, as applications drive Asia Pacific’s tech advancements.
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New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.
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Menlo Security woos channel with new partner program
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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partner programmes
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menlo security
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partners
Menlo Security unveils new Global Channel Partner Program to showcase commitment to channel and enable partners to deliver isolation security.
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Updated: Westcon lands Cylance distie deal, ANZ excluded
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cylance has partnered with Westcon to distribute its endpoint security solutions, expanding its global reseller network.
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How businesses can avoid data integrity breaches
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
2017 is forecasted to be the 'Year of the Data Integrity Breach' with a major breach expected to shock the world.
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Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.
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What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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iot
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cybersecurity
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procera
Telecom regulators to focus more on network quality in 2017, predicts Procera Networks VP of Global Marketing. IoT security issues to continue.