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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
Tue, 31st May 2016
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.
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Exclusive: New strategies to combat cyber attacks, from LogRhythm
Tue, 31st May 2016
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siem
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healthtech
Some SMEs are are ignoring cyber security and risk becoming just another statistic. Bill Smith & Bill Taylor at LogRhythm explain why.
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Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hackers
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danti
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cve-2545 exploit
Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.
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FirstWave tackles $3 billion enterprise issue
Mon, 30th May 2016
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data protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers targeting C-Level executives have cost businesses over $3bn, leading FirstWave to release an impersonation filter.
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Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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darkmatter
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ceo
Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.
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New Cyber Security Hub to support AU businesses and government
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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optus
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macquarie university
Macquarie University and Optus Business have partnered to establish a Cyber Security Hub to protect organisations against cyber threats.
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Dell leading the pack in identity management and governance
Mon, 30th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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iam
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analyst report
Dell's One Identity Manager has garnered leader status in the latest Forrester Wave for identity management and governance. So who else made the cut?.
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Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant
Sun, 29th May 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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ai security
Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.
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The tool that lets large business fight back the digital disrupters
Sun, 29th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Anaplan's latest innovation empowers goliath firms to anticipate and counter the tidal wave of digital disruption sweeping industries.
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Tenable Network Security takes off with top cyber security award
Fri, 27th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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tenable network security
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auscert
Tenable Network Security wins award for excellence in information security at the 2016 AusCERT Awards. #cybersecurity.
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IT pros need to reassess security approach as stakes get higher
Fri, 27th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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extend
IT professionals must reassess their approach to security as cyber threats increase, according to a study by CompTIA.
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New security vendor focused on isolation with Fujitsu deal
Fri, 27th May 2016
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fujitsu
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menlo security
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msip
Menlo Security is an up-and-coming security vendor in Silicon Valley. Its laser focus is on web security. But don’t misunderstand this old fashioned.
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BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software
Thu, 26th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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licensing
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bsa
BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.
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Internal segmentation firewalls: Securing the inner network
Thu, 26th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The good news is that edge firewalls do an excellent job of protecting the network border. The bad news is that they can’t help after a breach occurs.
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Preparing for cyber crime crucial for businesses of today
Wed, 25th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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secureworks
Forward planning is crucial in combating cyber crime, says Liam Rowland, head of incident response and forensics at Dell SecureWorks.
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Security breaches: When, not if
Wed, 25th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Ixia warns that security breaches are an inevitable 'when', urging businesses to adopt a 360-degree network approach for robust defence.
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Harnessing WiFi analytics to maximise your customer’s experience
Wed, 25th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
A person’s ‘digital trail’ contains a goldmine of information that can be harnessed to give them a richer and more rewarding experience.
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How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option
Wed, 25th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is warning businesses that rely too much on software patches, saying they could fall victim to ‘zero day’ vulnerabilities.
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117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Tue, 24th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.
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Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert
Tue, 24th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cybersecurity risk-management is not only vitally important to individuals, businesses & governments around the globe - it's very tough to get right.