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Managed security services - who's top dog?
Fri, 29th May 2015
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ibm
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dimension data
IDC has assessed how each MSSP vendor measures up against the others to determine who was leading the pack in the market.

Fortinet snaps up Meru; launches BYOD service
Thu, 28th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet is the latest company in acquisition mode, announcing it will acquire Wi-Fi networking company Meru Networks, in a US$44 million deal.

Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users
Thu, 28th May 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are using technology to do their dirty work, and new applications are making it easier to orchestrate scams to steal personal information.

Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security
Thu, 28th May 2015
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft has laid bare the security and data privacy of its Azure cloud platform in response to a due diligence framework from the NZ Government.

Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Thu, 28th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.

Commvault addresses file sharing security concerns
Wed, 27th May 2015
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endpoint protection
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edr
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commvault
IT is losing its grip on corporate data through the combination of poor data governance and an increasing reliance on insecure file sharing solutions.

BYOD security policies vital
Wed, 27th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.

New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Tue, 26th May 2015
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nzsis
New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Tue, 26th May 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

Huawei unveils APT big data security solution
Tue, 26th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
Huawei has released a new solution designed to protect against Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and denial-of-service (DdoS) attacks.

ESET gives the lowdown on 'promising' Windows 10 security
Tue, 26th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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windows
Windows XP users are more likely to be affected by malware threats than newer versions according to cybersecurity expert Aryeh Goretsky.

Mind those Minecraft cheats, malware may lurk inside
Mon, 25th May 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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minecraft
Security vendor Eset is warning Minecraft fans to cheat with care after discovering 33 Android Minecraft cheat apps packing scareware.

Meet the encryption flaw that's putting internet users at risk
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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encryption
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
LogJam allows an attacker to weaken what is believed to be a secure encrypted connection between a user and a server, according to Trend Micro.

Good Technology updates email application for a mobile world
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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good technology
Good Technology has updated its Good Work secure email app to allow users to work with Microsoft Office document attachments from within their email.

Kiwis: Are you as safe as you think you are online?
Thu, 21st May 2015
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trend micro
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online security
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cyber attacks
New Zealanders oblivious to cyber threats despite spending five hours a day on mobile internet, says Trend Micro.

Are blind spots leaving your organisation exposed? Trend Micro says yes
Wed, 20th May 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Simple blind spots are leaving individuals and organisations exposed to prominent threats, according to Trend Micro.

Employees ignoring cyber risks a growing trend
Wed, 20th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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retail
There is a growing disconnect between employee awareness of cyber threats and their actions, with many workers engaging in risky behaviour.

State of the internet: DDoS attack activity soaring
Wed, 20th May 2015
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ddos
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akamai
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threat landscape
Akamai's latest data reveals a doubling of DDoS attacks in Q1 2015, with the focus shifting to less massive but longer attacks.

Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts
Tue, 19th May 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.

The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving
Mon, 18th May 2015
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dimension data
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global threat intelligence report
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innovation
IT and security management can no longer count on well-defined network security perimeters to protect their organisations.