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Cybersecurity: Fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapons
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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nuix
Technology industry's approach to cybercrime is misguided, says Nuix senior VP Chris Pogue in new whitepaper. People, not technology, are the problem.
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Wearables a security risk, says Centrify
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
New research warns of security risks in the enterprise with the increasing use of wearables, as two thirds of owners use no login protection.
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Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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menlo security
Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
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Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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uc
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breach prevention
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symantec
A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.
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Axis teams up with Avaya, EMC and Genetec to complete industry first
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Axis forges a cutting-edge security alliance, offering the first validated surveillance platform with Avaya, EMC and Genetec to bolster cyber defences.
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Ransomware: Locky, TeslaCrypt and other malware families use new tool to evade detection
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Recently, Palo Alto Networks identified slight changes in Locky detonations through the AutoFocus threat intelligence service.
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Existing security best-practice can handle IoT exposures? Not really
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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iot
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analyst report
There is a belief that IoT security exposures can be taken care of with existing IT-centric security practices. Earl Perkins disagrees.
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Smart machines to take over the Earth..? Concerns over IoT security grows
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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iot
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smart home
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While an overwhelming number of people see the benefit of the Internet of Things, more than half are also concerned about potential risks and threats.
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Arbor Networks earns top overall effectiveness in NSS Labs DDoS test
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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ddos
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analyst report
Arbor Networks' has garnered the highest overall security effectiveness score for its AP 2800, in NSS Labs' first DDoS Prevention Test.
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Demand for cloud security shows no signs of letting up
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cloud services
A rise in cloud-specific attacks is predicted to significantly propel demand for cloud security through to 2020, according to new Technavio research.
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The New IP: SDN sets a high bar for cybersecurity
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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security by design
New IP redefines cybersecurity, promising pervasive vigilance in a mobile, cloud-driven era with innovative encryption and behaviour analysis.
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What can you do to mitigate the risk of the cloud?
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
ANZ businesses face security risks in the cloud, but can mitigate them through a range of measures, according to Fortinet's Gary Gardiner.
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Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.
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Are the days of online backups numbered?
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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leadership
At the recent Tech Leaders conference in Sydney, Disaster Recovery (DR) and online backups were a hot topic, because really, how are they different?.
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'It's time for SMEs to take cyber security seriously'
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
At the recent Tech Leaders conference in Sydney, many issues were raised, with one of the most prominent being cyber security.
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Blue Coat dominates network security forensics market
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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analyst report
Blue Coat has been acknowledged for its dominance in the global network security forensics market, winning Frost & Sullivan's Leadership Award.
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Palo Alto and PwC team up to bring better security to businesses
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks and PwC team up to create a next-generation security framework for organizations to prevent cyber breaches.
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New HP technologies to protect printers from exploitation
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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hp
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printing
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HP bolsters printer security with new HP Secure Managed Print Services, launching 15 new models featuring state-of-the-art protection and self-healing tech.
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How an Aussie tech company helped with the Panama Papers investigation
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian tech firm Nuix played a crucial role in the Panama Papers investigation, providing essential document processing technology to journalists worldwide.
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Lack of security and skills halting adoption of hybrid IT
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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storage
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Security concerns and IT skills shortages hindering hybrid IT management potential in Australia, finds new SolarWinds study.