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Tips to ensure your website is not bait this online shopping season
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Australians will spend around $7 billion online in the lead-up to Christmas. With this much money on the line, security is essential.
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New ScanPOS Point-of-Sale malware heavily targets hospitality sector
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Proofpoint researchers have discovered a Point-of-Sale malware that is targeting organisations worldwide, including those in Australia.
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Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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online shopping
Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The addition of six vendors to Hemisphere Technologies' portfolio is offering resellers new opportunities via a full solution sell, the distie says.
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A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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bae systems
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cyber attacks
Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.
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Dropbox doubles down on corporate data protection
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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cloud security
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dropbox
Dropbox says it's doubling down on corporate data protection with new security controls designed to protect data and make it easier to collaborate.
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Intel Security looks to rally channel with 'edgier' McAfee brand
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.
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Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Ixia launches CloudStorm, pioneering multi-terabit security testing for next-gen hyperscale data centres, readying them for cloud-scale applications.
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Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Someone recently asked me if we shouldn’t adopt a new name for the Internet of Things (IoT) because the existing term is too vague.
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Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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fraud
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international fraud awareness week
Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.
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Working in the cyber security industry
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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cyber criminal
Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.
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ESET leading the way in anti-malware, report finds
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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ESET achieves a flawless victory in SE Labs anti-malware test, scoring a rare 100% in all categories for its Smart Security 9.
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Wedge Networks unveils 'game changer' malware protection
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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malware
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Wedge Networks launches new malware blocker to provide enhanced security to small and medium sized businesses.
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Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia leaves companies vulnerable to data breaches, says ISACA. Breach costs average $3.46m. #cybersecurity.
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Key to inline security success: 'Traffic inspection and detection', exec says
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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cloud services
Balancing network performance and security is key, says Ixia. Successful security monitoring should enable traffic inspection without affecting availability.
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Scanning documents to email? You could be risking your business
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
If employees in your business scan documents direct to email, it could be a huge security risk and breach privacy requirements, according to Y Soft.
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Enterprise disaster recovery: 3 common scenarios
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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dr
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cloud services
The cloud provides a secondary DR location and infrastructure with little or no up front investment and an affordable pay-as-you-go scenario.
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Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
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BYOD: With greater device choice comes greater responsibility, Australian survey finds
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) & Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) workplaces are common but so are the problems that go with them, a new Jamf survey finds.
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Australian cyber security company pick of the bunch for Hong Kong FinTech accelerator
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Brisbane-based Entersoft becomes the only Australian firm to join Hong Kong’s prestigious SuperCharger FinTech 2.0 accelerator, selected from 200 applicants.